CNC turning is a subtractive manufacturing method (Removal of Material). Contrary to CNC Milling Lathe machining is for circular geometries (stock is commonly a solid/hollow cylinder) but a hexagon or ...

He rates the lathe’s ability to machine different materials and lets you decide if this is an investment, or a money pit. Lathe parts range from a chintzy start/stop button assembly that looks ...

Working with rare hardwoods and striking resin blends, the maker turns humble blocks into polished vessels and sculptures. The lathe becomes both tool and stage, revealing rich grain patterns, bold ...

It’s common wisdom that the lathe is the essential machine tool, and the only one that can make copies of itself. While we won’t argue the primacy of the lathe in the machine shop, this ...

Lathes are machines for turning and forming materials. This is usually done by removing material to form a shape, or drilling and cutting to create threads. The lathe is driven by a motor that ...