****** MASTERING C.N.C. LATHE SET-UP ****** A GUIDE TO BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE C.N.C. LATHE MACHINIST
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A NEW BOOK BY IAN WALLACE AND STAN ROBINSON
CHAPTERS
1 Getting prepared - What equiptment will I need?
2 Overview of a C.N.C. Lathe.
3 Development and utilization of a set - up sheet.
4 Selection of work holding method.
5 Selection and machining of chuck jaws and collets.
6 Establishing Zero in the 'X' axis for centre drills, drills and end mills.
7 Datum / Work shift setting.
8 Geometry offsets: What are they? How are they established?
9 Wear offsets: What are they? How do you use them?
10 Setting up the safe index position.
11 Proving out a program.
12 Quality first - be quality conscious - always.
13 Handy stuff (Reference material)
14 Safety first.