CNC Turning

CNC turning is a manufacturing technique where material bars are clamped in a chuck and rotated, while a cutting tool is fed into the workpiece to remove material and form the desired shape. A turret, typically located at the center, holds various tools, and is programmed to move to the raw material bar, removing material according to the programmed instructions. This process is known as "subtraction machining" because it involves the removal of material to achieve the desired shape. The rotation can be halted in centers equipped with both turning and milling capabilities to facilitate milling operations for creating additional shapes or features.