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	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#CNC_lathe_.2F_CNC_turning_center '''Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC)'''' lathes], once programmed and tooling set up, can operated with only minimal attention by a machine operator. The addition of automatic [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Feed_mechanisms '''bar feeders'''] and '''tool caddies''' for example, allow them to run continuously. Combination lathes have an additional milling column attached enabling them to perform turning, drilling or milling operations - hence they are also known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Combination_lathe_.2F_3-in-1_machine '''3 in 1 lathes'''].		[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#CNC_lathe_.2F_CNC_turning_center '''Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC)''' lathes], once programmed and tooling set up, can operated with only minimal attention by a machine operator. The addition of automatic [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Feed_mechanisms '''bar feeders'''] and '''tool caddies''' for example, allow them to run continuously. Combination lathes have an additional milling column attached enabling them to perform turning, drilling or milling operations - hence they are also known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Combination_lathe_.2F_3-in-1_machine '''3 in 1 lathes'''].

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	The metalworking [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lathe#Metalworking_lathes '''Centre Lathe'''] is the most ~~universally useful~~ of all machine tools. Although principally designed to work metal, most materials can be worked on using a centre lathe but proper maintenance must be undertaken to ensure there is no loss of precision if dust producing materials are turned regularly.		[[File:CentreLathe.png\|200px\|right\|link=http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007JC93F0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B007JC93F0&linkCode=as2&tag=dton06-21]]
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			=====Description=====

			The metalworking [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lathe#Metalworking_lathes '''Centre Lathe'''] is perhaps the most universal of all machine tools. Although principally designed to work metal, most materials can be worked on using a centre lathe but proper maintenance must be undertaken to ensure there is no loss of precision if dust producing materials are turned regularly.


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	The work piece is held between [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lathe_center '''centres'''], gripped in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_%28engineering%29#Jawed_chucks '''3 or 4 jaw chuck'''], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collet '''collets'''] or bolted to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lathe_faceplate '''faceplate'''] and normally rotated as various machining operations are performed. Common processes include:
			=====Features and Applications=====

			The work piece is held between [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lathe_center '''centres'''], gripped in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_%28engineering%29#Jawed_chucks '''3 or 4 jaw chuck'''], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collet '''collets'''] or bolted to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lathe_faceplate '''faceplate'''] and normally rotated as various machining operations are performed.


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	There are many variations on these basic operations. Roles may be reversed and the workpiece held on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Cross-slide '''Cross-Slide'''] in place of the Toolpost, or mounted on a '''Vertical Slide''', and the tools rotated ''(e.g. a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milling_cutter '''Milling Cutter'''] can be held in the chuck or a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boring_bar '''Boring Bar'''] held between centres)''. The Tailstock can be off-set to turn long tapers instead of parallel cylinders and some lathes are able to match the speed of rotation with an automatic feed to cut [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threading_%28manufacturing%29#Single-point_threading '''screwthreads''']. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_%28engineering%29 '''Keyways'''] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spline_%28mechanical%29 '''splines'''] can be cut by not rotating the workpiece at all but rather traversing a tool held in the toolpost along its length.		There are many variations on these basic operations. Roles may be reversed and the workpiece held on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Cross-slide '''Cross-Slide'''] in place of the Toolpost, or mounted on a '''Vertical Slide''', and the tools rotated ''(e.g. a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milling_cutter '''Milling Cutter'''] can be held in the chuck or a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boring_bar '''Boring Bar'''] held between centres)''. The Tailstock can be off-set to turn long tapers instead of parallel cylinders and some lathes are able to match the speed of rotation with an automatic feed to cut [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threading_%28manufacturing%29#Single-point_threading '''screwthreads''']. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_%28engineering%29 '''Keyways'''] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spline_%28mechanical%29 '''splines'''] can be cut by not rotating the workpiece at all but rather traversing a tool held in the toolpost along its length.

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	Lathe operations can be automated or semi-automated for repeated production runs. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turret_lathe '''Turrets'''] holding a sequence of tooling can replace the toolpost and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turret_lathe#Capstan_versus_turret '''Capstan Lathes'''] enable such arrangements quickly to be slid up and down the lathe bed with auto-changing to the next tool in sequence and fixed depth stops built in. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#CNC_lathe_.2F_CNC_turning_center '''Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC)'''' lathes], once programmed and tooling set up, can operated with only minimal attention by a machine operator. The addition of automatic [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Feed_mechanisms '''bar feeders'''] and '''tool caddies''' for example, allow them to run continuously. Combination lathes have an additional milling column attached enabling them to perform turning, drilling or milling operations - hence they are also known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Combination_lathe_.2F_3-in-1_machine '''3 in 1 lathes'''].

			Lathe operations can be automated or semi-automated for repeated production runs. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turret_lathe '''Turrets'''] holding a sequence of tooling can replace the toolpost and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turret_lathe#Capstan_versus_turret '''Capstan Lathes'''] enable such arrangements quickly to be slid up and down the lathe bed with auto-changing to the next tool in sequence and fixed depth stops built in.


			[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#CNC_lathe_.2F_CNC_turning_center '''Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC)'''' lathes], once programmed and tooling set up, can operated with only minimal attention by a machine operator. The addition of automatic [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Feed_mechanisms '''bar feeders'''] and '''tool caddies''' for example, allow them to run continuously. Combination lathes have an additional milling column attached enabling them to perform turning, drilling or milling operations - hence they are also known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Combination_lathe_.2F_3-in-1_machine '''3 in 1 lathes'''].


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	The metalworking [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lathe#Metalworking_lathes '''Centre Lathe'''] is the most universally useful of all machine tools. Although principally designed to work metal, most materials can be worked on using a centre lathe but proper maintenance must be undertaken to ensure there is no loss of precision if dust producing materials are turned regularly.		The metalworking [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lathe#Metalworking_lathes '''Centre Lathe'''] is the most universally useful of all machine tools. Although principally designed to work metal, most materials can be worked on using a centre lathe but proper maintenance must be undertaken to ensure there is no loss of precision if dust producing materials are turned regularly.

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	Lathe operations can be automated or semi-automated for repeated production runs. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turret_lathe '''Turrets'''] holding a sequence of tooling can replace the toolpost and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turret_lathe#Capstan_versus_turret '''Capstan Lathes'''] enable such arrangements quickly to be slid up and down the lathe bed with auto-changing to the next tool in sequence and fixed depth stops built in. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#CNC_lathe_.2F_CNC_turning_center '''Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC)'''' lathes], once programmed and tooling set up, can operated with only minimal attention by a machine operator. The addition of automatic [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Feed_mechanisms '''bar feeders'''] and '''tool caddies''' for example, allow them to run continuously. Combination lathes have an additional milling column attached enabling them to perform turning, drilling or milling operations - hence they are also known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Combination_lathe_.2F_3-in-1_machine '''3 in 1 lathes'''].		Lathe operations can be automated or semi-automated for repeated production runs. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turret_lathe '''Turrets'''] holding a sequence of tooling can replace the toolpost and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turret_lathe#Capstan_versus_turret '''Capstan Lathes'''] enable such arrangements quickly to be slid up and down the lathe bed with auto-changing to the next tool in sequence and fixed depth stops built in. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#CNC_lathe_.2F_CNC_turning_center '''Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC)'''' lathes], once programmed and tooling set up, can operated with only minimal attention by a machine operator. The addition of automatic [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Feed_mechanisms '''bar feeders'''] and '''tool caddies''' for example, allow them to run continuously. Combination lathes have an additional milling column attached enabling them to perform turning, drilling or milling operations - hence they are also known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Combination_lathe_.2F_3-in-1_machine '''3 in 1 lathes'''].


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	The metalworking [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lathe#Metalworking_lathes '''Centre Lathe'''] is the most universally useful of all machine tools. Although principally designed to work metal, most materials can be worked on using a centre lathe but proper maintenance must be undertaken to ensure there is no loss of precision if dust producing materials are turned regularly.		The metalworking [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lathe#Metalworking_lathes '''Centre Lathe'''] is the most universally useful of all machine tools. Although principally designed to work metal, most materials can be worked on using a centre lathe but proper maintenance must be undertaken to ensure there is no loss of precision if dust producing materials are turned regularly.
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	The work piece is held between [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lathe_center '''centres'''], gripped in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_%28engineering%29#Jawed_chucks '''3 or 4 jaw chuck'''], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collet '''collets'''] or bolted to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lathe_faceplate '''faceplate'''] and normally rotated as various machining operations are performed. Common processes include:		The work piece is held between [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lathe_center '''centres'''], gripped in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_%28engineering%29#Jawed_chucks '''3 or 4 jaw chuck'''], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collet '''collets'''] or bolted to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lathe_faceplate '''faceplate'''] and normally rotated as various machining operations are performed. Common processes include:
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	\| Drills can be held in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tailstock '''Tailstock'''] and fed towards a rotating workpiece held in a chuck or bolted to a faceplate. A taper-shank drill chuck is used for parallel shank drills or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_taper#Morse '''Morse taper''']-shank drills are held within its hollow tapered ~~spindle~~ directly. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drill_bit#Center_and_spotting_drill_bits '''Centre Drills'''] are special purpose short stubby drills used to start a drilling operation or to provide a location for work which is to be held between centres. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boring_%28manufacturing%29 '''Boring'''] is the process by which a previously drilled hole is made larger by passing through it a '''boring tool''' held in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Toolpost '''Toolpost'''].		\| Drills can be held in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tailstock '''Tailstock'''] and fed towards a rotating workpiece held in a chuck or bolted to a faceplate. A taper-shank drill chuck is used for parallel shank drills or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_taper#Morse '''Morse taper''']-shank drills are held within its hollow tapered ''‘quill’'' directly. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drill_bit#Center_and_spotting_drill_bits '''Centre Drills'''] are special purpose short stubby drills used to start a drilling operation or to provide a location for work which is to be held between centres. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boring_%28manufacturing%29 '''Boring'''] is the process by which a previously drilled hole is made larger by passing through it a '''boring tool''' held in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Toolpost '''Toolpost'''].
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	There are many variations on these basic operations. Roles may be reversed and the workpiece held on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Cross-slide '''Cross-Slide'''] in place of the Toolpost, or mounted on a '''Vertical Slide''', and the tools rotated ''(e.g. a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milling_cutter '''Milling Cutter'''] can be held in the chuck or a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boring_bar '''Boring Bar'''] held between centres)''. The Tailstock can be off-set to turn long tapers instead of parallel cylinders and some lathes are able to match the speed of rotation with an automatic feed to cut [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threading_%28manufacturing%29#Single-point_threading '''screwthreads''']. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_%28engineering%29 '''Keyways'''] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spline_%28mechanical%29 '''splines'''] can be cut by not rotating the workpiece at all but rather traversing a tool held in the toolpost along its length.		There are many variations on these basic operations. Roles may be reversed and the workpiece held on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_lathe#Cross-slide '''Cross-Slide'''] in place of the Toolpost, or mounted on a '''Vertical Slide''', and the tools rotated ''(e.g. a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milling_cutter '''Milling Cutter'''] can be held in the chuck or a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boring_bar '''Boring Bar'''] held between centres)''. The Tailstock can be off-set to turn long tapers instead of parallel cylinders and some lathes are able to match the speed of rotation with an automatic feed to cut [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threading_%28manufacturing%29#Single-point_threading '''screwthreads''']. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_%28engineering%29 '''Keyways'''] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spline_%28mechanical%29 '''splines'''] can be cut by not rotating the workpiece at all but rather traversing a tool held in the toolpost along its length.