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Metalworking processes

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Metalworking processes

Turning (lathe)

Used for metals.

  1. Adjust the speed of the lathe.
  2. The lathe rotates the metal.
  3. Adjust the angle and placement of the cutting tool to the correct diameter.
  4. The cutting tool moves across to cut the metal into a cylindrical shape.

Die casting

Used for metals.

  1. Pour the metal into the chamber.
  2. The plunger pushes the metal into the cavity.

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