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What does boring do on a lathe?

Creates a round hole.

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  1. Creates a round hole ✔
  2. Cuts external threads
  3. Bends the workpiece

Why: Boring feeds a single-point tool parallel to the axis to create a round hole.

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Answer: Creates a round hole. Boring feeds a single-point tool parallel to the axis to create a round hole.

  1. Metalworking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metalworking
    Boring: A single-point tool is fed linearly and parallel to the axis of rotation to create a round hole.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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