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Straight [1], Profile [2] and Face turning [3] are the three basic types of cutting processes by turning axially, radially or in a combination of both.
Straight turning is also called Cylindrical Turning.
Profile turning is also known as Form Turning, Freeform Turning or Copy Turning.
Facing is also called end planing.