English Recordings

I really appreciate all the other countries sending aid to Japan in response to the deadly earthquake and tsunami.
Japanese people are really, really thankful for the relief effort.
In addition, I would like to point out that our government is hiding the fact that the situation at the nuclear power plants is getting worse by the second.

Drilling
is used to remove material from the inside of a workpiece. This process utilizes standard drill bits held stationary in the tail stock or tool turret of the lathe.

Knurling
The cutting of a serrated pattern onto the surface of a part to use as a hand grip using a special purpose knurling tool.

Threading
both standard and non-standard screw threads can be turned on a lathe using an appropriate cutting tool. (Usually having a 60, or 55° nose angle) Either externally, or within a bore. Generally referred to as single-point threading.
tapping of threaded nuts and holes a) using hand taps and tailstock centre b)using a tapping device with a slipping clutch to reduce risk of breakage of the tap
threading operations include a)all types of external and internal thread forms using a single point tool also taper threads, double start threads, multi start threads, worms as used in worm wheel reduction boxes, leadscrew with single or multistart threads. b) by the use of threading boxes fitted with 4 form tools, up to 2" diameter threads but it is possible to find larger boxes.

Dead center
A dead center (one that does not turn freely, i.e., dead) may be used to support the workpiece at either the fixed or rotating end of the machine. When used in the fixed position, a dead center produces friction between the workpiece and center, due to the rotation of the workpiece. Lubrication is therefore required between the center and workpiece to prevent friction welding from occurring. Additionally the tip of the center may have an insert of carbide which will reduce the friction slightly and allow for faster speeds. Dead centers may also be fully hardened to prevent damage to the important mating surfaces taper of the taper and to preserve the 60° nose taper.
Soft center
Soft centers are identical to dead centers except the nose is deliberately left soft (unhardened) so that it may be readily machined to the correct angle prior to usage. This operation is performed on the headstock center to ensure that the centers axis is aligned with the spindles axis.
Live or revolving center
A live center or revolving center is constructed so that the 60° center runs in its own bearings and is used at the non driven or tailstock end of a machine.It allows higher turning speeds without the need for separate lubrication, and also greater clamping pressures. CNC lathes use this type of center almost exclusively and they may be used for general machining operations as well. Spring loaded live centers are designed to compensate for center variations, without damage to the work piece or center tip. This assures the operator of uniform constant tension while machining. Some live centers also have interchangeable shafts. This is valuable when situations require a design other than a 60° male tip.
Pipe center
A pipe center has a larger diameter at the 60 ° taper end. This allows the center to be used in the bore of a pipe (or similar workpiece). While a pipe center ensures the workpiece remains concentric, its main advatage is that it supports the workpiece securely. Thin walled material such as pipes easily collapse if excessive pressures are used at the chuck end,

Cup center
The cup center is a variation of the live center and is used in woodworking to support the softer material around the actual center and prevent the material splitting.
Drive center
A drive center is used in the driving end of the machine (headstock). It consists of a dead center surrounded by hardened teeth. These teeth bite into the softer workpiece allowing the workpiece to be driven directly by the center. This allows the full diameter of the workpiece to be machined in a single operation, this contrasts with the usual requirement where a carrier is attached to the workpiece at the driven end. They are often used in woodworking or where softer materials are machined.
Drive Centre is also known as Grip centre in some industrial circles. Another modification made to the Drive centre is that Shell End Mills are modified and used instead of hardened pins that enable better gripping and also that used of used Shell end mills after Grinding the edges. This prevents breakdown time due to pin breakage.
Spring Center
A spring center is a metalworking lathe center for maintaining a cutting tool like a reamer or a tap, in axial alignment with a hole being worked on. It consists of a point backed by a spring to push the cutting tool into the workpeice.

Facing
is part of the turning process. It involves moving the cutting tool at right angles to the axis of rotation of the rotating workpiece.This can be performed by the operation of the cross-slide, if one is fitted, as distinct from the longitudinal feed (turning). It is frequently the first operation performed in the production of the workpiece, and often the last- hence the phrase "ending up".

Parting
This process is used to create deep grooves which will remove a completed or part-complete component from its parent stock.

Grooving
is like parting, except that grooves are cut to a specific depth by a form tool instead of severing a completed/part-complete component from the stock. Grooving can be performed on internal and external surfaces, as well as on the face of the part (face grooving or trepanning).
Non-specific operations include:
Boring
i.e. the machining of internal cylindrical forms (generating) a) by mounting workpiece to the spindle via a chuck or faceplate b) by mounting workpiece onto the cross slide and placing cutting tool into the chuck. This work is suitable for castings that are to awkward to mount in the face plate. On long bed lathes large workpiece can be bolted to a fixture on the bed and a shaft passed between two lugs on the workpiece and these lugs can be bored out to size. A limited application but one that is available to the skilled turner/machinist

A lathe center, often shortened to center, is a tool that has been ground to a point as to accurately position a workpiece about an axis. They usually have an included angle of 60°, but in heavy machining situation an angle of 75° is used.
The primary use of a center is to ensure concentric work is produced, this allows the workpiece to be transferred between operations without any loss of accuracy. A part may be turned in a lathe, sent off for hardening and tempering and then ground between centers in a cylindrical grinder. The preservation of concentricity between the turning and grinding operations is crucial for quality work.
A center is also used to support longer workpieces where the cutting forces would deflect the work excessively, reducing the finish and accuracy of the workpiece, or creating a hazardous situation.
A center has applications anywhere that a centered workpiece may be used, this is not limited to lathe usage but may include setups in dividing heads, cylindrical grinders, tool and cutter grinders or other related equipment. The term between centers refers to any machining operation where the job needs to be performed using centers.
A center is inserted into a matching hole drilled by a center drill.

Thank you for your kind message
Since Osaka is not close to where the earthquake happened Osaka is fine so far.
I could not even feel the ground shake,but I am worried about the problems with nuclear power plants. The Japanese goverment says that the situation is not so serious, but from the experience of the Chernobyl
I don't believe our goverment 100 %.

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~~~~~ <<<Japan earthquake and tsunami>>> ~~~~~~~~~(Mar 12th 2011 09:18 )
• The entry below is from my Chinese entry yesterday, and now I am trying to write it in English
• (I am writitng an entry in English from my Chinese entry yeasterday.//)~♥~Please correct my mistakes.♥♡♥♡

• Today many of my lang-8 friends wrote about/talked about/ the Japan earthquake and tsunami that happened today.
• Just a moment ago, I was also watching that video news.
• Wooo, it`s so terrible, and really scary!
• The newscaster said that it `s the biggest earthquake in Japanese history, and the Richter scale is 8.8.
• Experts predicts that this tsunami will effect on countries close to Japane, and by about 6:00 tomorrow Taiwan also will be affected by this tsunami .
• The countries near Japan and the Pacific coast are on high alert now.
• I saw the footage of the Sendai airport being submerged by the waves on the news.
• There are many Japanese waiting for their flights now at the InChun airport.
• Currently all air planes bound for Japan have been grounded.
• This is because the Tokyo Narita Airport and Haneda Airport are partially closed.
• It was also broadcast that the Tokyo subways and electric railways were suspended
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The breakthrough for bands that sing in English has not been straightforward. Under France's cultural protection laws, radio stations can only play a set amount of English-language music, and most prefer to fill their quota with actual British or American bands. That means little airtime for French-English bands.

There's also a feeling among some critics that singing in English is perhaps a bit of a cop out. But for the members of Anorak, in rehearsal here outside Paris, singing in English is simply a recognition of changing times.

The internet generation cares little for national barriers, today's French youngsters are tuned into English like everyone else is, so why feel guilty? Language has always been a vital part of French culture, so whether you like it or resent it, what's happening is undoubtedly significant. Young French musicians are abandoning their linguistic heritage, and joining the globalised world.

1.In the old days, most music was placed on records that were very flexible.

2.Musicians use a lot of new technology in making their recordings these days.

3.Britney Spears is so popular. Many photographers try to capture images of her.

4.I bought this new camera at a photo shop, but found out later that I paid too much for it.

5.The university is trying to limit the number of applicants that have low English scores.

6.I applied for the position, but got really nervous during the interview.

7.It was the girl’s favourite toy, so she would always hide it under her bed at night.

8.Whenever you speak for an exam, your content should have a lot of detail.

9.He was not content with his exam results, so he went to protest to the examiner.

10.Just one photographer can communicate a lot about the world around us.

11.Any foreigner without his passport had better go and find it!

12.The best way to build your knowledge of English is to do your homework every day.

13.The post office is near Hoan Kiem Lake, on the same side as Trang Tien Plaza

14.The continent of Asia has the highest population and the most languages of any continent.

15.They use a unique process to produce pottery in Bat Trang village.

16.To proceed with the official visa, you must send everything to the police.

17.The easiest way to win the contest is to appeal to the audience

18.She had difficulty developing a friendship with any of her classmates.

19.This is the product with the most influence on the market today.

20.Many tourists go to see the water puppet show near the Old Quarter.

21.Einstein was the most influential scientist of the twentieth century.

22.All contestants will receive a certificate of participation, but only one will get first prize.

23.The Vietnam Airlines jet took off despite the low visibility.

24.The train station is on Le Duan Street, across from Tran Hung Dao Road.