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What does parting do on a lathe?

Cuts off the end of a part.

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  1. Measures the diameter
  2. Cuts off the end of a part ✔
  3. Creates a rough grip texture

Why: Parting feeds the tool radially into the workpiece to cut off the end of a part.

Huh, didn't know that: Parting feeds the tool radially into the workpiece to cut off the end of a part.

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Parting is such sweet sorrow for the workpiece.
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Answer: Cuts off the end of a part. Parting feeds the tool radially into the workpiece to cut off the end of a part.

  1. Metalworking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metalworking
    Parting: The tool is fed radially into the workpiece to cut off the end of a part.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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