What is the History of CNC Lathe Machine?

The metal lathes found their origination in the ancient Egyptian civilization while the modern metal lathe machines were first developed during the 18th century industrial revolution. The earlier lathe were hand or foot operated then transitioned to being steam operated to provide certain level of automation.Further developments in the 19th century made these lathe machines more precise and versatile making them capable to produce complex parts. Shortly after the invention of electric motors they were introduced for lathe machines which lead to their wide application in the manufacturing sector. Today in the modern Era of 20th century the development of computer numerically controlled or CNC lathe machines have revolutionized the production sectors offering the highest precision and automation features.

What is the Definition of CNC Lathe Machine?

A  Lathe Machine offers versatility which can be useful to shape and cut materials like metal, plastics, and wood. A lathe machine is a tool where the workpiece is rotated on its axis which allows the cutting tool to perform material removal operations on the workpiece and create desired shape. CNC Lathe machines can be operated manually or using CNC technology. These Lathe machines are available in different sizes for different applications

They are vastly used in machining industries or manufacturing sectors for creating parts with precise dimensions and complex figures. The lathe machines of various parts like headstock, tailstock, bed, tool post, carriage, etc., and the types of lathe machines include turret lathes, engine lathes, wood lathes, and vertical lathes each with specific advantages and features.