Current i doing assignment about turning and lathe.can i know the ascendancy for turning and lathe? gratitude?

Answers:
Well to start with there are two types of lathes, one for wood and one for metal,plastics,etc.
Both are used to shape substance whose finished shape will be round. A little specifics and I could help more. Source(s): Former "A" Machinist

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