Which tool is used to turn metal on a rotating axis?

Which tool is used to turn metal on a rotating axis?

• A. Metal work lathe
• B. Hand mitre saw
• C. Belt Sander
• D. Scroll Saw

Answer: (A)

A lathe is the machine designed for turning, where the workpiece is held and rotated around its axis while a cutting tool removes material to shape it. In metalworking, this setup lets you create precise cylindrical forms—shafts, bushings, threads—because the rotation provides a uniform surface as the tool moves in to cut. The metal work lathe specifically supports holding the metal in a chuck or between centers and controlling the rotation speed and feed, making it the right tool for turning on a rotating axis. Other tools mentioned do not rotate the workpiece for turning: a mitre saw uses a rotating blade to cut across the material, a belt sander smooths a surface with a moving belt, and a scroll saw cuts shapes with a moving blade while the workpiece stays stationary.

A lathe is the machine designed for turning, where the workpiece is held and rotated around its axis while a cutting tool removes material to shape it. In metalworking, this setup lets you create precise cylindrical forms—shafts, bushings, threads—because the rotation provides a uniform surface as the tool moves in to cut. The metal work lathe specifically supports holding the metal in a chuck or between centers and controlling the rotation speed and feed, making it the right tool for turning on a rotating axis. Other tools mentioned do not rotate the workpiece for turning: a mitre saw uses a rotating blade to cut across the material, a belt sander smooths a surface with a moving belt, and a scroll saw cuts shapes with a moving blade while the workpiece stays stationary.