The automation of machine tools by means of computers executing pre-programmed sequences of machine control commands among multi-axis coordinate planes.

A machine operation (program, tool changes or cutting bit) can be done with the doors open.

System in which positions is take from the prior one. Incremental is another name

System in which positions are given with respect to a fixed point, usually the origin.

What is this tool used for?

Your X zero point in the mechanical lathe is set by the machinist. Can be set either in the chuck or the faced section of the part.

Collet works faster than the chuck

Typical lathe applications