Machine tool
A machine tool is a machine that cuts, shapes, or forms material.[1]
A machine tool has three basic elements:
- A work-holding device for holding the material, or workpiece.
- A tool-holding device for holding the tool.
- A method for guiding the movement of the tool relevant to the workpiece or material.
A CNC lathe designed for cutting wood
A lathe is one of the oldest types of machine tools. It is most commonly used to make circular cuts in wood or metal. A lathe holds the material to be cut on a rotating spindle, and the spindle is driven by a motor or crank.[2]
Machine tools are commonly used to cut and form parts out of metal, but can be designed to work with most materials.
Machine tools that are controlled by a computer are called CNC machines.
Machine Tool Media
A metal lathe is an example of a machine tool.
Eli Whitney milling machine, c. 1818
Parker Manufacturing Company shear tool
CNC bridge mill/ saw for cutting/ milling flat materials
References
- ↑ "Machine tool | Description, History, Types, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ↑ "Lathe | Metalworking, Turning, Shaping | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-08-21.