Classification of lathe machine
Speed lathe
Engine lathe or center lathe
Special purpose lathe
Metal turning lathe
Turret lathe
Capstan lathe,e.t.c.
Attachments of lathe machine
Taper attachment
Relieving attachment
Milling attachment
Steady rest
Follower rest
Grinding attachment
Turret attachment, e.t.c.
A lathe machine is a machine tool which is used to remove metals from a workpiece to give a desired shape and size. In other words it is a machine that is used to hold the workpiece to perform various metal removing operations such as turning, grooving, chamfering, knurling, facing, forming etc with the help of tools. It is also called as mother of machine.