| Don't just think that only
metal is turned on a metalwork lathe you know. You can turn plastic, wax
and if you were very naughty wood (but it clogs the machine). Another tool which could be added to this sequence would be a parting tool. It cuts off the piece when it is finally sorted. Machine programming can then undo the work piece, pull it out a bit, tighten it again and the cutting process can all start again. Tut tut, no people required what a shame! See the little computer thingy connected to the machine at the end? |