On a ____ lathe, a small portion of the lathe bed can be removed to allow larger-diameter workpieces to be machined.
A) gap bed
B) gear box
C) feed rod
D) spindle nose

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In a gap bed lathe, a small portion of the lathe bed can be removed to create a gap, which allows larger diameter workpieces to be machined. This is useful when working with large diameter pipes, cylinders or other bulky workpieces. The gear box, feed rod and spindle nose are all important components of a lathe, but they do not relate to the ability to machine larger diameter workpieces.

On a ____ Lathe, a Small Portion of the Lathe