The video shows a close-up of a metal rod being held in place by a machine. The rod is being rotated and shaped by a tool that is moving back and forth along its length. The machine appears to be a lathe or a milling machine, commonly used in manufacturing processes. The metal rod is silver in color and has a cylindrical shape. The tool used to shape the rod is made of a hard material, possibly carbide or steel, and is moving at a high speed to create a smooth and precise surface on the rod. The background is blurred, but it seems to be a workshop or factory setting.