turret lathe

noun

1. a lathe fitted with a turret.

turret lathe

noun

1. another name for capstan lathe

Word History and Origins

Origin of turret lathe¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Max was at the time working at a huge turret lathe in one of the turning-shops.

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They are often used in turret lathe practice in place of solid taps.

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The plan view A, Fig. 16, shows the turret lathe tools used in one shop for doing this work.

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Some of the more special tools are shown in connection with examples of turret lathe work, which are referred to in the following.

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A typical job to demonstrate the application of the double-spindle flat turret lathe is illustrated in Fig. 31.

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