TURNING

Kevin F. Sørensen
 TURNING – METHODS (1)

Step turning Taper turning

 TURNING – METHODS (2)

Chamfer turning Contour turning

 • Turning is the process of removing material and
reduce the diameter by rotating the workpiece
• Turning & Grooving shown in basic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyAzjhXRWUQ

• Turning to threading:
https://youtu.be/-J3wN1ruDZM

WHAT IS • By rotating:

TURNING • The workpiece ends with a diameter and is round.

• The weight of the workpiece is limited to the size of the tool.
• Common materials(rigid materials):
• Wood
• Soft metal (Aluminium)
• Plastic
 • Waste can be huge, so recycling is a big focus.
• Metal can be melted over
• Wood pressed to chipboard or wood pellets
E N V I RO N ME N T &
S U S TA I N A BI L I T Y • Depending on the material the amount of dust wary and will
be dangerous to the surrounding environment
• Large amounts of cooling fluids and lubricants are needed
and needs to be taken care of.
 • When you want to create any cylindrical from a bigger
piece
• When the product needs to come from one piece
W H E N TO U S E
• Product that can be produced by turning:
TU RN I N G ?
• Engine/transmission housing, pistons, pins. Gears, shafts,
rivets, valves, pipe fittings, screws, fasteners, etc.