II. Two Axis Lathe Programming Guide
Tools
1. OD turning tool
2. OD threading tool
3. ½ inch drill
4. ID turning tool
5. 1/8 cutoff/grooving tool
To start a Lathe Program begin with a safe startup line.
%
O1234(SAFE STARTUP LINE EXAMPLE)
G20 G40 G80 G90
G28 U0. W0. (SENDS TURRET HOME)
From This point call up a tool and set the max rpm and turn on the spindle.
T0101 (CALL TOOL ONE OFFSET ONE)
G92 S1000 (MAX RPM 1000RPM)
G97 M3 S500 (TURN THE SPINDLE ON AT 500 RPM)
Now we are ready to call up a work offset and command motion
G54
G0 G95 Z.25
From this point on we are able to begin programming features
From this point on most likely the next operation would be facing the part. We will leave
stock to take off later with a finish cycle.
Note: you must leave stock with a roughing cycle.
Tip: the position right before a canned cycle should be a safe position or
rapid position.
To Next Page
Loading...
