from what I understand its the same idea the way a crank shaft turns on a car, the idea is to remove material in the form.
plain turning
A blanchard lathe is a lathe for turning irregular forms after a given pattern, such as lasts, gunstocks, etc.
There is no difference between a turning machine and a lathe. They are two names for the same kind of machine
One can purchase a wood turning lathe at several locations. One can buy a lathe at a large store, like Sears, or a woodwork store or at an auction site like eBay.
The lathe (apparatus for turning wood or metal) is called "un tour" (masc.) in French.
cnc lathe
A cylindrical job can be done by using a lot of turing operations. A lathe turning operation is done using a machinery. There are many different parts to a turning tool. Some examples of a turning tool are left-hand turning tool and the right hand turning tool.
A lathe is a machine that is used to carve wood or metal by turning it.
Lathe operation. Milling operation is done with its axis of rotation. The final product is always turning point in the round.
Lathe specifications· Distance between centers· Swing over the bed· Swing over the cross slide· Horse power of the motor· Number of speeds
On a wood turning lathe, the faceplate is screwed to the piece of wood, then the faceplate is held in place by the chuck. This facilitates free-wheeling the opposite end for such items as bowls. Almost similar to a wood turning lathe, the face plate on a metal lathe is a device that is used instead of a chuck. It allows a workpiece to be clamped or bolted to it for machining.
Richard Raffan has written: 'Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning (Complete Illustrated Guide)' -- subject(s): Lathes, Turning, Turning (Lathe work) 'Turning wood' 'Turning Bowls with Richard Raffan' -- subject(s): Bowls (Tableware), Turning, Turning (Lathe work) 'Richard Raffan's Turning Guide' 'Turning wood with Richard Raffan' -- subject(s): Turning, Lathes