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Which of the following statements correctly describes a special-purpose lathe and its application?
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- 1A T-lathe is used primarily for machining flat rectangular plates and sheet metal components.
- 2A missile lathe is designed specifically for lightweight parts with small diameters.
- 3A gap bed lathe is mainly used exclusively for cutting small, high-precision components.
- 4A wheel lathe is designed for machining railway locomotive and rolling stock wheels, including journals and treads.✓
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A wheel lathe is designed for machining railway locomotive and rolling stock wheels, including journals and treads.
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