What is CNC Turning？

Turning is a machining process that uses a single-point cutting tool to remove material from a rotating workpiece. In CNC turning, a machine tool (usually a CNC lathe) feeds a cutting tool in a linear motion along the surface of a rotating workpiece, removing material on a circumference until the desired diameter is achieved to produce a cylindrical part with external and internal features, Examples include grooves, tapers, and threads. Capabilities for turning processes include boring, facing, grooving, and thread cutting. When it comes to CNC mills vs. lathes, milling and its rotating cutting tools are better suited for more complex parts. However, a lathe with a rotating workpiece and stationary cutting tools is best for making round parts faster and more accurately.