We see a lot of CNC Machines here on Hackaday but not too many of them are lathe-based. [Jim] sent us an email letting us know his dissatisfaction regarding the lack of CNC Lathes and ...

(Video embedded below.) As it’s a combined CNC lathe and grinder, it uses custom software he had developed specifically for the machine. Much of the high precision of the machine is courtesy of ...

Introduction to Multi-Axis CNC Machines provides a comprehensive overview of machining centers that have more than three axes, with specific attention to 5-axis machines. Multi-axis machines have a ...

There are several types of lathes and turning centers. Examples include a wood lathe, metal lathe, CNC lathe, CNC turning center, CNC machining center, and multi-axis machine tool. Lathes and turning ...

CNC lathes can produce a very high quality thread in addition to the variety of turning and boring operations, in a single setup of the machined part. This is a very attractive feature for ...