turning centers

A form of turning center — Any of a class of machine tools with computerized control and actuation (usually and especially of the CNC type) whose primary action is turning and boring as opposed to milling: archetypally, a computerized lathe or screw machine (as opposed to a computerized milling machine).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of turning center
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