Turning Fixtures: Turning Fixtures are also known as Lathe Fixtures. These fixtures are generally mounted on the nose of the machine spindle, and the workpieces held them. Whenever necessary, the fixture may have to be provided with a counterweight or balance the unbalance fixture. A turning fixture consists of a base , location and clamping devices. A turning fixture can be fixed to the lathe either by holding in the chuck jaws or fixing to a face plate.