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    Default How do I setup a cnc lathe?

    OK, finally got my little cnc lathe in-place up and running. But I'm having trouble getting my head around it doesn't have a machine home position, what is the right way to set a home X0Z0?

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    Default Re: How do I setup a cnc lathe?

    What control?

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    Default Re: How do I setup a cnc lathe?

    It's a Washing W-31DT if that helps.



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    Default Re: How do I setup a cnc lathe?

    You could set each tool Z zero to the chuck face, and each tool X zero to the spindle centerline. Then all you need to know is how far the work is sticking out from the chuck.

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    Default Re: How do I setup a cnc lathe?

    Any Photos of Control ...etc?



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    Default Re: How do I setup a cnc lathe?

    If its so old you may need to do G50 X.... Z..... From part zero.

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    Default Re: How do I setup a cnc lathe?

    How do I setup a cnc lathe?-image1-jpeg
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    ChrisW I don't have G50

    Jim I will try that and see how it goes.



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    Default Re: How do I setup a cnc lathe?

    Any previous or sample programs

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    Default Re: How do I setup a cnc lathe?

    User manuals?


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    Default Re: How do I setup a cnc lathe?

    Yes there are a couple of test programs in the memory of the controller. Well the "user manual" I got has very little in it and I think it's written in "Chinglish" no help at all



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    Default Re: How do I setup a cnc lathe?

    Take screen shoots and post here
    Try better resolution cant zoom on the picture you posted

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    Default Re: How do I setup a cnc lathe?

    ChrisW, will get a better picture today and put it up, got stuck with work yesterday.



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    Default Re: How do I setup a cnc lathe?

    Sorry it has taken me a bit to load the photo been stuck with work.

    How do I setup a cnc lathe?-img_3465-jpg
    How do I setup a cnc lathe?-img_3467-jpgHow do I setup a cnc lathe?-img_3468-jpg
    The last line of the program is missing the M30 the other 2 programs on the machine do have it on the last line.



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