thanks for the info. i realise that g18 is the xz plane. now, if you mount that short leg (4-5" x 3dia) in the spindle and you set up a gang-type lathe bits you might be able to have the part manuever about the xz plane at the different lathe tools. if you cock your head and look at the machine sideways, it is a lathe.
theoretically, a machine with helical interpolation, you can cut threads.
i have a job that i'm running 200 pcs. if i use ten cat40 blanks and mounted my part to them, i could have an automatic loading lathe. ddwinn. |