It introduces the systems of both Cartesian and polar coordinates and describes how Cartesian axes are used on a CNC lathe. The class describes both how coordinates are used on blueprints and how they ...

(Video embedded below.) As it’s a combined CNC lathe and grinder, it uses custom software he had developed specifically for the machine. Much of the high precision of the machine is courtesy of ...

An understanding of trigonometry and how it can be applied on the lathe is necessary to perform any lathe operation programming. A knowledge of TNRC, drilling, and arc calculations will allow students ...

From complex Swiss-type lathes to turning basics, we’ve rounded up 10 turning articles for both beginners and advanced ...

There is another way to acquire a lathe, and it’s one that [Sek Austria] demonstrates in the video below the break: build your own. It’s a fascinating demonstration of how machine tools ...

Optional rotary/lathe and laser engraving modules turn ... Attachment For The 4th-Axis Relief For owners of older desktop CNC machines without a 4th-axis module, the rotary attachment is likely ...