What types of substance used for making Lathe bed ?

Grey cast iron & nodular cast iron things is used for making the lathe bed.

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It's generally known as gray iron castings. Many industries hold experimented and specialized to obtain the best castings with proper strength and lubricity. For some its their own trade undercover. Source(s): http://www.meehanite.com/

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Grey Cast Iron

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