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Getting Started with Turning and Its Tools
Moving from 3D computer-aided design (CAD) models to manufactured parts may look like a giant leap difficult to overcome. In reality, it is not something to be scared of, and in the following pages of this book, we will try to explain step by step all the major challenges to overcome. In the end, you should have gained more confidence with machining and the manufacturing world in general.
In this chapter, we will approach a lathe for the first time, exploring components, terminology, and best practices without relying on prior knowledge.
The goal of this chapter is to let you familiarize yourself with the theory before approaching real case scenarios. Although you may want to start spinning your chuck ...
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