A lathe is a machine, also called a turning machine, that is used for cutting for materials such as metals, steel, and copper.
What Are the Different Types of Lathes?
Lathes are used to create a variety of objects, from screws to gun barrels in turning operations. They come in many different shapes and sizes, but the most common ones are the vertical lathe and the horizontal lathe.
A vertical lathe is a machine that rotates around a pivot point that is set at 90 degrees to its axis. This type of lathe is ideal for producing cylindrical objects with uniform diameters. A horizontal lathe is a machine that rotates around an axis parallel to its work surface.
Types of Tools Used on a Lathe Machine Such as Drills and Cutters
A lathe is a machine tool for shaping metal, wood, or other materials. A lathe functions by supporting the workpiece which has its axis of rotation fixed at one end and with the material rotating about that fixed point. It can produce cylindrical or conical parts with diameters that vary along their length.
A drill press machine is a specialized turning operations machine tool used to drill holes in various materials. Turning tools come in various shapes and sizes and can be made from either metal or wood.
Lathes are classified according to their axis orientation: horizontal, vertical, or compound (a combination of both).
Technology has contributed great advancements in turning operations.
