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Turning  

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  • 1. Turning is a form of machining, a material removal process, which is used to create rotational parts by cutting away unwanted material. (MatPortal, Laser Powder Bed Fusion Ontology). 2. Turning is a type of machining operation that involves a cutting tool removing material from a workpiece while it rotates around an axis. (https://www.beutter.de/en/glossary/turning). 3. Turning is a Substractive machining process that uses a cutting tool, typically a lathe, to achieve a variety of shapes for end-use plastic, metal, wood, or stone parts. (https://www.3ds.com/make/guide/process/turning)

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