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title: "Machining the rope grooves of a hoist drum (CNC lathe) — Video"
description: "The rope grooves of a hoist drum being machined on a CNC lathe."
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# Machining the rope grooves of a hoist drum (CNC lathe)

The rope grooves of a hoist drum being machined on a CNC lathe.

- **Duration**: 0:37
- **Published**: 28 October 2026

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This video shows the rope drum of a hoist being machined on a CNC lathe. As the drum turns, the cutting tool machines the grooves that guide the wire rope as it winds onto the drum.

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