Lathe Intro Worksheets

Machine Basics

Axis Description

X = Diameters

Z = Depth

X-

Z- X+

Z+

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Calculations

• Basics of Feeds and Speeds

– CSS

– CSF

– SFM

= Constant Surface Speed

= Constant Surface Footage

= Surface Feet Per Minute

= Inch Per Revolution

= Inch Per Minute

– IPR

– IPM

Verification WireFrame Program

Basic Programming

Setup

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Introduction to Lathe

Software

Machine Zero

X – C’Line

Z – Spindle Face

• Part Setup

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Introduction to Lathe

Software

Machine Zero

X – C’Line

Z – Spindle Face

• Part Setup

Profiles

Rapid (Start) Point is also Return Point

Defining Start & End Positions & Moves

Must Be Perpendicular

Defines Stock

Rules of

Lathe Software

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