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Turning
Turning is a manufacturing process where a cutting tool shapes a rotating workpiece by removing material. It's commonly used to create cylindrical parts.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Turning is a subtractive manufacturing process utilizing a lathe to rotate a workpiece against a single-point cutting tool, generating cylindrical geometries by material removal. Key entities: lathe, workpiece, cutting tool, cylindrical parts.
BACKGROUND
The Industrial Revolution, sometimes called the First Industrial Revolution in contrast to the subsequent Second Industrial Revolution, was a transitional period of the global economy toward more widespread, efficient and stable manufacturing processes, succeeding the Second Agricultural Revolution. Beginning in Great Britain around 1760, the Industrial Revolution had spread to continental Europe and the United States by about 1840. Economic historians agree that the onset of the Industrial Revolution is the most important event in human history, comparable only to the adoption of agriculture with respect to material advancement.
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- Lathe machining
- Lathing
- Machining
- Cylindrical machining
USAGE NOTE
Turning is fundamental for producing shafts, pins, and other rotational components in various industries.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Turning.
A leading global manufacturer of machine tools, including a comprehensive range of CNC turning centers (lathes), offering advanced solutions for automated and digitally integrated turning processes crucial for Industry 5.0.
A major provider of advanced machine tools, including a wide array of multi-tasking machines and turning centers, focusing on high precision, automation, and intelligent factory solutions for modern manufacturing.
A world-leading supplier of cutting tools and tooling systems for the metalworking industry, offering a vast portfolio of turning tools and digital solutions for process optimization and increased efficiency in turning operations.
Provides essential CNC controls (e.g., SINUMERIK), CAM software (e.g., NX CAM), and digital twin technology that enable advanced automation, simulation, and optimization of turning processes in an Industry 5.0 context.
A global leader in CNC systems, robots, and factory automation, providing the controls and robotic solutions that automate loading, unloading, and other processes for CNC turning machines, enhancing productivity and safety.
A comprehensive builder of CNC machine tools, including high-precision turning centers and multi-tasking machines, committed to developing intelligent manufacturing solutions and automation for superior productivity and reliability.
Develops leading CAD/CAM software solutions like Fusion 360 and PowerMill, which are used to design parts, simulate turning operations, and generate optimized toolpaths for various CNC turning machines.
A global industrial technology leader that delivers advanced material science products and wear-resistant solutions, including a comprehensive range of high-performance cutting tools and tooling systems for turning applications.