Q. What type of lathe machine is most commonly used?

Answer

The engine lathe machine is among the most commonly used lathe machines. The most common kind of lathe machine is the engine lathe machine. It is present in every production facility. Currently the machine is propelled by an electric motor although in the 19th century steam engines were employed instead. It has an engine nowadays which is why it is termed an engine lathe machine. Because nearly all machine tools at the time were powered by either central engines or independent engines it is also known as a center lathe machine. The metal and wood industries both employ this kind of lathe equipment. This lathe machine may be used for a variety of machining tasks. Finally the machine can handle workpieces up to 4 meters in length and 1 meter in diameter.