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The bed of a machine tool is normally made of
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C.I.
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The bed of a machine tool is typically made of Cast Iron (C.I.) because of its excellent vibration damping properties, high compressive strength, and ability to provide a rigid base. Mild steel, medium carbon steel, and alloy steel lack the vibration damping characteristics needed for precision machining.