Lathe Functions
Newall Measurement Systems
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LATHE FUNCTIONS
If a tool is worn or replaced then that tool offset must be
reset.
Before editing a tool it is necessary to ensure the datums
are correctly set.
Press the [TOOL USE] key and select tool number 1
(Unless this tool is to be edited). Datum the axes as
described in (b) using Tool Off-Sets. For the purpose of
editing, make the Z dimension zero.
T1 A B S
(c) Editing Tool Offsets
Press the [TOOL USE] key to exit tool use mode
Enter edit by pressing the [TOOL SET] key.
T3 A B S
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The message screen will display the angle of the X and Z
co-ordinates relative to the X and Z datums.
Pressing the [ TAPER ] key returns to the normal display.
Press Taper key and enter Taper mode.
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7.2 Taper Function
The taper function shows the angular displacement of the displayed (X,Z) position. The function can be
entered from Absolute, Incremental or Sub Datum mode.
TOOL NO?
To enter the revised tool offsets take a skim cut of the
outer diameter with the selected tool. Without moving the
tool off of the part, measure the diameter or radius and
enter the value in the X axis display. For the Z axis, touch
the face and enter '0' in the Z axis display.
NOTE: If tool 1 needs to be edited, the procedure is
the same except the axes should be datumed
using another tool.
Press the [TOOL SET] key to exit the edit mode.
X
Z
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