Lathe tailstock vs automatic toolchange and retract
17 Oct 2021 22:15 - 17 Oct 2021 22:15 #223423
by alkabal
Lathe tailstock vs automatic toolchange and retract was created by alkabal
Hi
I like to know how other users manage the tailstock with lathe operation.
For now i use setting "TOOL_CHANGE_POSITION = 0 0 0"
Post processor from fusion 360 also use retract by G53 G0 X0 G53 G0 Z0
What is for you the better way for manage both retract + tool change position if tailstock is used ?
I think most of the machine use a taisltock on the same rail as Z axis, so using it the Z distance is reduced and does not allow a full retract.
Best regards
I like to know how other users manage the tailstock with lathe operation.
For now i use setting "TOOL_CHANGE_POSITION = 0 0 0"
Post processor from fusion 360 also use retract by G53 G0 X0 G53 G0 Z0
What is for you the better way for manage both retract + tool change position if tailstock is used ?
I think most of the machine use a taisltock on the same rail as Z axis, so using it the Z distance is reduced and does not allow a full retract.
Best regards
Last edit: 17 Oct 2021 22:15 by alkabal.
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18 Oct 2021 17:49 #223483
by andypugh
Replied by andypugh on topic Lathe tailstock vs automatic toolchange and retract
Typically you would only need to retract to X0, especially if working with a tailstock.
You could consider setting up G28 retract instead, and setting that per-job.
You could consider setting up G28 retract instead, and setting that per-job.
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18 Oct 2021 21:51 #223497
by alkabal
Replied by alkabal on topic Lathe tailstock vs automatic toolchange and retract
I have think the same things as your first proposal retracting only X in all situation is the most easy way and i think safe in all situation.
Thanks a lot for information,.
Thanks a lot for information,.
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