What is the difference between a lathe and a milling machine?

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Lathe is used for cylindrical workpieces while milling machine is used for flat or irregularly shaped workpieces.

Lathe rotates the workpiece while the cutting tool remains stationary, while milling machine rotates the cutting tool while the workpiece remains stationary.
Lathe is used for turning, drilling, and boring operations, while milling machine is used for cutting, drilling, and shaping operations.
Lathe is ideal for creating cylindrical shapes such as shafts, while milling machine is ideal for creating flat surfaces and irregular shapes such as gears.
Lathe is simpler and easier to operate than milling machine, making it suitable for beginners.
Milling machine can perform more complex operations such as thread milling and gear hobbing.

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Milling machines can work on different orientations, and its is more versatile for producing intricate designs as compared to lathes.
Lathe machines are ideal for creating symmetrical shapes, such as shafts, discs, and other cylindrical objects.

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The work piece is a rotating element in the lathe machine and the cutting tool rotating in the milling machine

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lathe rotates a workpiece while its cutting tool remains stationary, whereas in a mill, the cutting tool moves relative to the rotating workpiece.  A lathe is used for machining cylindrical parts, while a mill can be used for machining both flat and curved surfaces.

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Both lathes and milling machines are used to remove material from a work-piece. Lathes, however, involve rotating a work-piece against a single-bladed cutting tool, whereas milling machines involve rotating a multi-bladed or -pointed cutting tool against a stationary work-piece