What Are the Types of Turning Processes?

1. Straight Turning (Cylindrical Turning): This process reduces the workpiece diameter uniformly to maintain consistent dimensions. Straight turning is typically employed as a roughing operation to remove excess material before precision cuts.

2. Taper Turning: Taper turning produces a cylindrical shape with a gradual decrease in diameter.

3. Spherical Generation: This process involves creating a form around a fixed axis of revolution or using a semicircular tool to reduce the diameter to zero, resulting in a perfect sphere.

4. Grooving: Grooving is performed by pressing a shaped tool into the workpiece to create a narrow groove or cavity.

5. Parting: Parting involves cutting deep into the workpiece to separate a finished piece from the original stock material.

6. Knurling: Knurling entails cutting a serrated pattern into the material, often used for enhancing grip on certain surfaces.

7. Threading: Threading is the process of cutting helical grooves into the workpiece, creating threads that can be screwed into other objects.