It contains the information necessary to resolve the practical and theoretical issues related to the work on the lathe. The materials are in the form of text tables and illustrations indicating rational methods and techniques of turning obrabotki.Izlozheny information about the processes and cutting conditions, rationing turning operations. The methods of increasing productivity, equipment specifications, tooling and tool description, the data processing very complex parts, outlines the issues of invention and rationalization. The application is designed as a guide for the preparation of the lathe and can be used in a network of individual and brigade training at industrial enterprises.