A lathe machine is the one which is used in wood turning, metal spinning, metalworking, glass-working, thermal-spraying etc. It is a machine tool that helps in operations like eccentric turning, borning, reaming, scroll cutting, knurling, drilling, facing, turning, sanding, or deformation to create an object with symmetry about an axis rotation. As the lathe machine provides the flexibility to perform variety of operations, it was the first machine tool to be used as the one for metal cutting. Objects which can be made using the lathe machines are table legs, baseball bats, musical instruments, cue sticks, candle holders, bowls, camshafts, gun barrels etc. How the Lathe Machine Works - the Principle: Working principle: Two rigid & strong center supports hold a work piece in a rotating