Arbor

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Arbor:

• Machine Tool :
• A rotating shaft in a lathe or drill, used to hold cutting tools or workpieces.
• A cylindrical or conical shaft that supports and rotates the cutting tool or workpiece in machining operations.
• General:
• The axis or shaft on which a rotating part, such as a gear or wheel, is mounted in various mechanical systems.

These definitions highlight its usage in both machining and general mechanical applications, where it serves as a crucial component for supporting and rotating tools or parts.

See

• Mandrel

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