Several machine tools gradually increased until the 20th century and decreased based on Group Technology.   However, machine tools are broadly classified as follows:   1. According to the direction of the central axis : Horizontal center lathe, horizontal borin…

A machine tool is defined as one that can remove metal from a workpiece while holding the cutting tools to generate the requisite job of a given size, configuration, and finish. It is different from a machine, which essentially converts the source of power from one fo…

A lathe machine is a mechanical device in which the workpiece is rotated against a suitable cutting tool to produce cylindrical forms in metal, wood or any other machinable material. Figure 1: Lathe machine Various types of lathe machine tools: Copy Lathe Automat…