General Subjects (Auxiliaries & Systems) USCG Question #1735 (Set 27)

When a lathe is used for thread cutting, the number of threads per inch produced is determined by the speed relationship between the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — lead screw and headstock spindle

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: lead screw and headstock spindle.

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