Centre lathe turning operations - Parallel turning
   
Parallel machining (or turning ) on a lathe refers to a cut taken on a workpiece along its outside or inside diameter on the longitudinal axis, which is parallel to the bed of the lathe. The most common companion operation turning in the PERPENDICULAR sense ,is generally referred to as “Facing”.

Automatic or manual feed can be used.  To obtain the desired diameter the cross feed should be used.

 

 

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