It is a machine tool that mainly uses turning tools to turn rotating workpieces. On the lathe, drill bits, reamers, taps, dies and knurling tools can also be used for corresponding processing. It is mainly used to process shafts, discs, sleeves and other workpieces with rotating surfaces. It is the most widely used machine tool in machinery manufacturing and repair factories. Milling machines, drilling machines and other rotating processing machines are all extended from lathes. In Hong Kong and other places in China, it is also called rotary bed.
