Metal turning is the use of cutting, milling, drilling and machining for the creation of shapes, typically made from a wide variety of metals. It can be used on its own or in combination with several other processes to create complex parts
The term "metal turning" is often used to describe any process that uses cutting tools to modify the shape of metal or metal alloys. Historically this has included wire EDM (electrical discharge machining), as well as more modern CNC-controlled laser cutting machines and water jet cutters
A typical metal turning operation involves numerous steps
Forming an initial pattern on the workpiece using a punch or die (forming)
Cutting away excess material using a tool such as a drill press or milling machine (milling)
Drilling holes into finished parts using hand-held drill press (drilling)
Machining slots in finished parts using CNC router machines (machining).
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