Tormach CNC Lathe: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 04:18, 21 September 2017

Careful with chamfer operations as the tool will cut in a diagonal past the limits that you identify.
Parting tool is .161" wide and the zero of the tool is on the right side
Always reference the Z axis first.
If the axis doesn't move when you attempt to ref X or Z after a restart, go to the settings tab and make sure that the "Disable reference switches" box is unchecked.
Make sure the chuck key is never left in the spindle because it will go flying through the protective acryllic.
Once you have put your stock in the spindle, give it a spin to make sure you have properly secured your workpiece.
Use 1 and 1/8" hex to loosen quick change tool post holder.

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-CNC Lathe Training 1:
+*Careful with chamfer operations as the tool will cut in a diagonal past the limits that you identify.
+*Parting tool is .161" wide and the zero of the tool is on the right side
+*Always reference the Z axis first.
+*If the axis doesn't move when you attempt to ref X or Z after a restart, go to the settings tab and make sure that the "Disable reference switches" box is unchecked.
+*Make sure the chuck key is never left in the spindle because it will go flying through the protective acryllic.
+*Once you have put your stock in the spindle, give it a spin to make sure you have properly secured your workpiece.
+*Use 1 and 1/8" hex to loosen quick change tool post holder.
-*Fit the chuck key into the chuck and rotate until the chuck is wide enough to accept your 1" piece of stock.
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-*Take the stop tool and ensure that you have a minimum of 2" of stock sticking out of the chuck.
-*Tighten up the chuck with an extra tug, spin the chuck to make sure that the stock is properly secured.
+http://littlemachineshop.com/reference/cuttingspeeds.php
-*Take the chuck key and put it on the workbench (it's very dangerous to leave them unaccounted for)