A Metal Lathe in an O&P Lab?

Injection molding, resin casting, milling, lathing, and other procedures may be used when fabricating O&P devices and components. But what happens when a part is needed posthaste and it’s backordered or doesn’t exist? One solution is to make the part yourself. Most of the tools needed to fabricate unusual items are already on hand in O&P fabrication laboratories, but a metal lathe might not be-and it is quite handy. A savvy technician or assistant will find that he or she can use a metal lathe to fabricate components, such as the ones described in this article, and even more.