There are four types of lathe machines which are used to shape materials in a safe way and these are the following:u003cbr/u003e- Speed Lathes (are is used for metal polishing and woodwork etc.)u003cbr/u003e- Engine Lathes (are used for high and low power operations etc.)u003cbr/u003e- Tool Room Lathes (are used for drilling, producing screw threads, etc.)u003cbr/u003e- Turret Lathes (are used for repetitive production of duplicate parts, etc.)