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1.Turning (Main Use)

• Removes material from a rotating workpiece
• Used to reduce diameter and shape cylindrical parts

2. Facing

• Creates a flat surface at the end of a workpiece

3. Grooving & Parting

• Cuts grooves or separates parts

4. Thread Cutting

• Can be ground into a threading tool

5. Custom Tool Making

• Because it’s easy to grind, it can be shaped into:
  • Left-hand / right-hand tools
  • Boring tools
  • Form tools