CNC Lathes are Computer Aided Numerical Controlled Machine Tools that perform chip removal by means of a cutting tool on a rotating workpiece. Today, with the developing technology, lathes have gained the ability to mill by means of driven tools. This type of machine is also called Turning Center. Lathes are basically called Vertical Lathe or Horizontal Lathe depending on whether the workpiece is vertically or horizontally connected to the workbench. In addition, CNC Lathes can be divided into 6”, 8”, 10” etc. according to the chuck size of the workpiece. classified according to dimensions. The main operations that can be done by removing chips from the workpiece with lathes are as follows; Outer Diameter Turning, Inner Diameter Turning, Face Turning, Drilling, Grooving, Threading, Tapping, Knurling and Cutting operations are the main operations that can be performed on lathes.
