A machining process that involves rotating a workpiece while a cutting tool removes material to shape it into a desired form.
Turning is a precision machining process primarily conducted on a lathe, where the workpiece rotates and a stationary cutting tool shapes it into cylindrical forms. This process is critical in manufacturing for producing parts with rotational symmetry, such as shafts, fasteners, and pulleys, offering high dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
In the automotive industry, turning processes are used to create engine crankshafts with precise diameters and balance.
Commonly employed in automotive manufacturing plants, turning is vital when high precision and specific tolerances are necessary for engine components.
Turning is used to produce threaded rods measuring 10 mm (0.394 in) in diameter with a tolerance of ±0.02 mm (±0.0008 in).
Frequently applied in manufacturing threaded components for industrial machinery, ensuring exact threading and fit.