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CNC turning (also known as CNC lathe) is a subtractive manufacturing process in which a fixed tool removes material by contacting a rotating workpiece to form the desired shape.

During CNC turning, a cylindrical bar of stock material is clamped in the spindle chuck and rotated at high speed. The cutting tools then move according to precise computer-controlled instructions, ensuring exceptional accuracy, repeatability, and consistency throughout the machining process.

When a CNC lathe rotates a workpiece in a chuck, it usually produces circular or tubular shapes. Compared to CNC milling or other machining processes, CNC turning can obtain more accurate circular surfaces. Learn more about the differences between CNC milling and CNC turning.