TURRET

In machining, a turret holds a group of tools and rotates to bring a new cutting tool into position. Changing tools involves:

  • Pulling the current tool back, typically with a Z-axis or combined X- and Z-axis motion.
  • Rotating the turret until the correct tool is in position.
  • Bringing the tool forward to begin cutting, again with a Z or XZ motion.

    • A turret refers to: a tool magazine on a lathe machine that changes tools by rotation. The turret holds numerous tools on its outer diameter. One angle (Position) is the working position. By rotating the desired tool to this angle, it selects the current working tool.