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Exploring how a CNC lathe is run

Exploring how a CNC lathe is run

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Exploring how a CNC lathe is run

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Setting up and running a CNC lathe has three key steps. The first thing we need to do is load the material into the machine. And then pull the material out so it knows exactly how far the material's sticking out. So when it goes to machine the part, it knows exactly where to start. The second thing we need to do is make sure that we have the correct tools for the job. And if not we needed to load those tools and then touch off the tools so you'll know exactly how far they are from the front of the material, as well as how far they are to the center line of that part. The final thing we need to do is set up the work offset or fixture offset for that part so the machine knows exactly where the front of the part is, and all the other cutting moves will be based off of that location. Then, load the program and run the part. You can see here I'm running this part without any coolant, but most time you would be running this with coolant to keep the tools cool and make it a little bit better…

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