When running a CNC lathe, making sure your part is securely clamped in the jaws of your chuck is vitally important. To be sure we have the maximum force allowable, we need to ensure that the part is fully clamped while the chuck jaws are in the center of their travel and not too close to either the fully open or fully closed state.
For years, the control software on Hurco's lathes differed from the control software on Hurco's mills. No longer! Now engineers have altered the lathe control to match the mills, allowing machinists to jump from mill to lathe seamlessly.
In the world of CNC machining, achieving optimal efficiency is paramount for meeting tight production deadlines and maintainingthat competitive edge. One of the key factors influencing machining efficiency is the selection and optimization of toolpath strategies when programming with a CAM system. In this blog, we discuss the various toolpath strategies and provide detailed insights to empower machinists with the knowledge needed to maximize productivity and quality in their machining operations.
While the concept of having a Y-axis on a multi-axis live tool CNC lathe is simple, the non-orthogonal way the axis moves, and the ins and outs of those movements, can be a little more complicated than expected. So, in this blog I explain the Y-axis movement and how overtravel can occur.
Circle segment milling cutters are quickly becoming the norm in 5-axis machining. These cutters can reduce cycle times while still providing superior surface finishes and flexibility in machining. Although the traditional ball-nosed endmill is still the most widely used tool for surfacing, the circle segment (or barrel) cutter isn’t far behind.
Absolute Tool Length is an industry standard feature in CNC machining that provides continuity across machine brands and controls.
At Hurco, we do whatever we can to support our education and industry partners who are working diligently to attract younger generations to manufacturing and close the skills gap that our industry is currently experiencing.
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We often get asked through our social media channels questions that can't be easily answered with a simple response. At Hurco, it is our goal to always provide quality customer service to our users. We don't want any machinist to be left behind when it comes to a proper understanding of our powerful WinMax® CNC control.
This is why our "Your Questions Answered" series was born. This series aims to answer questions submitted to us through our social media channels. By doing this, not only are we answering individual questions of customers, but we are providing a resource for others who may have a similar question but can't find a resolution to their issue.
