Machining to mirror finish in one setup?!

By Paul Jones


Tuesday 31 March 2026, 7:00:00 AM


“A very rigid machine… with a unique soft-handling parts catcher.”

Turning, milling, polishing and even measurement – all completed on a single Biglia from Whitehouse Machine Tools.

Paul Jones of MTDCNC and Harry Wincott of Whitehouse Machine Tools dive into how a medical femoral component goes from raw material to near-perfect surface finish – without leaving the machine.

If you want to unlock capabilities you wouldn’t normally expect from a fixed-head lathe – this is one you don’t want to miss!



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