absolute coordinates, linear and circular interpolation, machine zero, and program zero. Coordinates and axis movements are at the core of operations for a CNC machine. A foundational knowledge of ...

The class "Calculations for Programming the Lathe" provides an in-depth explanation of various calculations necessary to determine tool positions on the lathe or turning center. Trigonometry and ...

Ask anybody whose spent time standing in front of a mill or lathe and they’ll tell you that some operations can get tedious. When you need to turn down a stainless rod by 1/4″ in 0.030 ...

See How Lathe Tools Turn High Strength Steel Posted: January 4, 2025 | Last updated: January 4, 2025 Dive into the process of crafting the perfect lathe tool to turn high-strength stainless steel.

Our Ratings: Ease of Use 4.5/5; Operation 4.8/5 ... We inserted hardwood stock (the best wood for lathe turning) in the machine, centering and securing it, and then conducted turning tests ...