Metal turning is a process like no other. It involves the manipulation of pressure, heat and geometry to create parts with intricate surfaces and intricate forms. With complicated parts comes the need for complicated machines. While modern purpose-built machines can be very expensive, if you have the right equipment, this article will show you how to make great metal parts on your own CNC turning machine without investing thousands of dollars in equipment that only works well on one type of material
It's important to note that when I say "metal" I mean steel or iron. For example, aluminum cannot be turned into castings using standard CNC turning tools and equipment. So if you want to make parts out of aluminum (or any non-ferrous metal) you'll need a different machine altogether.
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