Question: A lathe is powered by a 5.0 HP electric motor and is running at 500. RPM. It is turning a 1.0 inch cast iron shaft

A lathe is powered by a 5.0 HP electric motor and is running at 500. RPM. It is turning a 1.0 inch cast iron shaft with a depth of cut of 0.035 in. What is the maximum feed rate that can be used before the lathe stalls?

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