What is lathe

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What is lathe

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A lathe is a machine tool used for shaping and machining various materials.

A lathe rotates a workpiece on its axis, allowing for cutting, drilling, sanding, and turning operations.
It consists of a bed, headstock, tailstock, and a tool post.
Common types of lathes include engine lathes, turret lathes, and CNC lathes.
Lathes are used in metalworking, woodworking, and glassworking industries.
Examples of lathe operations include turning a cylindrical shape, creating threads, and facing the end of a workpiece.

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Lathe is machine tool and it's used for removing material from cylinderical workpiece and in this single point cutting tools use

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A lathe is machine tool that is used primarily for shaping metal or wood

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