Mini Lathe machine is operated by the pully mechanism or gear mechanism. It is not commonly used lathe machines. used onlyh in special purpose small turning jobs, It consists of a bed, tailstock, head etc. The head stock even provides multiple spindles speed. Basically, the headstock is stiff in structure.

Mini lathe machine is utilised in workshops and many other industries like automobile industry , pipe fittings industry. It is capable of feeding the cutting tool in the cross as well as a longitudinal direction while being connected with to the lathe axis with the help of leadscrew and carriage feed. It consists of three belts: Geared type, belt driven and motor driven

 Mini lathe machines are used for very detailed work and are normally small in size. These are mounted on bench and consist of similar parts like speed and engine lathe machines. It can perform all the operations of speed and engine lathe machine but the only visible difference is of size.