Single-column vertical lathe is widely used for machining not large diameter workpieces.Vertical lathe can be used for turning inside and outside the cylindrical surface, inside and outside the conical surface, cut the end surface and so on. Single-column vertical lathe turning parts are made of a vertical knife and the side turret.

The vertical turret is usually with a pentagonal turret knife,can be loaded with a variety of hole processing tools to drill, expand and jack.The two tool holders can be moved quickly in the direction of the feed to complete the auxiliary movement such as rapid advance, return and adjustment positions. Beam is along with the vertical turret and can be moved up and down along the column guide to adjust relative position of workpiece. Beam can be manually or automatically clamped on the column after moving the required position.