CNC Lathe vs Metal Lath
In this article, we will compare and contrast between turning center and CNC lathe. Both machines have their own unique features, but there are some similarities as well
Turning Centers are large-scale machining centers that provide high-speed turning capability. They are used for large production runs of complicated parts where accuracy is at a premium. Turnings can be made from a wide variety of materials including aluminum, stainless steel, and plastic. The table on the lathe is used to support the workpiece while it is being machined by the headstock spindle of the machine. The workpiece is held stationary while the tool moves over it in a controlled manner
In comparison to metal lathes, turning centers have more axes than a metal lathe. A turning center may have up to 9 axes depending upon the model and size of the machine. The tools used in a turning center are usually larger than those found on metal lathes with greater amounts of power applied to them as well (usually between 150 - 180 volts AC). Because these tools have more axes they can perform more complex operations than those found on a metal lathe which only has 2 or 3 axes available for
cnc lathe vs turning center
