Lathe Operations | Taper Turning

Taper Turning: The taper turning is an operation of producing a conical surface by gradual reduction in the diameter of a cylindrical workpiece. Last Updated: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Lathe Operations | Filing and Polishing

Filing and Polishing: The filing is the finishing operation that removes burrs, sharp corners and feed marks from the workpiece. After filing, the surface quality is the workpiece is improved by the polishing operation with the help of emery cloth … Continued

Lathe Operations | Chamfering

Chamfering: Chamfering removes the burrs and sharp edges, and thus makes the handling safe. Chamfering can be done by a form tool having angle equal to chamfer which is generally kept at 45°. Last Updated: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Lathe Operations | Forming

Forming: The forming is an operation that produces a convex, concave or any irregular profile on the workpiece. Last Updated: Wednesday, October 21, 2009