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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.


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Feeds:
*Fit the chuck key into the chuck and rotate until the chuck is wide enough to accept your 1" piece of stock.
*Take the stop tool and ensure that you have a minimum of 3" 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.
*Take the chuck key and put it on the workbench (it's very dangerous to leave them unaccounted for)


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http://littlemachineshop.com/reference/cuttingspeeds.php
*Remove whatever tool is in the quick change tool post holder and place it on the workbench
*Blow compressed air onto the empty holder to clear all chips and debris
*Load tool 1 (RH turning tool) into the tool holder and secure the tool
*In the computer, click the "main" tab and type in "T01" into the text box that faintly reads "MDI". This informs the lathe that it is cutting with tool 1.
 
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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.

Feeds:

http://littlemachineshop.com/reference/cuttingspeeds.php

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