It is easy to ensure the positional accuracy of the various machined surfaces of a workpiece.
For instance, it is easy to satisfy requirements for coaxiality.
When a workpiece is mounted using a chuck, its axis of rotation coincides with the axis of rotation of the lathe spindle.
When a workpiece is mounted between centers (using front and rear centers), its axis of rotation is defined by the line connecting the centers of the two centers.
It is easy to ensure the required perpendicularity between the workpiece's end face and its axis of rotation, as this relationship is governed by the perpendicularity of the cross-slide guide rails relative to the workpiece's axis of rotation.
The cutting process is relatively smooth, avoiding the generation of significant inertial and impact forces; this allows for the use of larger cutting parameters and high-speed cutting, thereby facilitating increased productivity.
It is suitable for the finish machining of non-ferrous metal parts.
For non-ferrous metal parts requiring a high-quality surface finish-specifically, a low Ra value (low surface roughness)-grinding is often unsuitable; instead, processes such as turning or milling must be employed. When performing fine turning using a diamond cutting tool, a particularly high level of surface quality can be achieved.
The cutting tools are simple in design.
Turning tools are relatively easy to manufacture, sharpen, and mount.
