Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Renishaw - Tool setting for lathes

Need to check this out for work.

Renishaw - Tool setting for lathes: "Tool setting
Using traditional techniques, tool setting is time consuming and can be prone to human error. Performing test cuts and then inspecting the workpiece can tie up the machine tool for long periods,
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On our lathes trial cuts and adjustments for an insert index can take ten minutes. Part change setup trial cuts,adjustments and measurements can take half an hour on the first piece.

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