What Operations Can Be Performed on a CNC Lathe?

CNC lathes are versatile machines capable of performing a wide range of operations, each contributing to the creation of precise and intricate parts:

1. CNC Turning: The fundamental operation involving the removal of material from the exterior of a workpiece to produce cylindrical parts.
2. Facing: Cutting a flat surface at the end of the workpiece or along its length.
3. CNC Drilling: Creating holes in the workpiece using a drill bit.
4. Boring: Enlarging a hole previously drilled, achieving precise diameters and depths.
5. Reaming: Finishing the drilled holes to improve their accuracy and surface finish.
6. Threading: Cutting internal or external threads (such as screws or nuts) onto a workpiece.
7. Knurling: Creating a regular, cross-patterned surface on the workpiece for better grip.
8. Grooving: Cutting narrow grooves along the workpiece for functional or aesthetic purposes.
9. Parting or Cutoff: Separating a part from the rest of the workpiece.
10. CNC Milling: Incorporating milling operations in CNC lathes, especially those with additional axes, to create features off the main axis of the part.
11. Chamfering: Cutting bevels at the edge of a workpiece.
12. Eccentric Turning: Producing off-center or non-symmetrical shapes.
13. Tapping: Forming internal threads using a tapping tool.