CNC Lathe

Turning is a machining process used to make cylindrical parts, where the cutting tool moves in a linear fashion while the work piece rotates. ... A turning center is a lathe with a computer numerical control. Sophisticated turning centers can also perform a variety of milling and drilling operations. .

Computer numerical control (CNC) has been incorporated into a variety of new technologies and machinery. One such machine of this sort that is used for a wide array of production processes is known as a CNC lathe. ... A CNC lathe is typically designed to utilize modern versions of carbide tooling and processes.