How do you set the centerline on a Haas lathe?
How do you set the centerline on a Haas lathe?
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- Go to Settings by pushing [SETTING]
- Use the arrow key to navigate to User Positions then to Spindle Center Line.
- Highlight the appropriate setting for the type of turret on your machine [1] VDI turret: Setting 319. BOT/BMT turret: Setting 320.
Which of the following code is used to specify coolant on in milling and drilling?
Table 2 – M-Codes Command Summary for Milling Operations
| M code* | Description* |
|---|---|
| M08 | Coolant ON – Flood coolant |
| M09 | Coolant OFF |
| M19 | Spindle orientation |
| M28 | Return to origin |
How do I align my tailstock on a CNC lathe?
Check out our CNC lathes here. One of the easiest ways to align your tailstock is to purchase a pre-made alignment bar. This is mounted between centers, and the test indicator is mounted on the lathe saddle. At this point, alignment itself is easy.
What affects the alignment of the tailstock on the lathe bed?
The position of the tailstock on the lathe bed and the position of the quill in the tailstock can have an effect on the alignment. In other words you can align the tailstock with a given pair of positions but it could have greater alignment errors in other positions.
How do I install the tailstock taper alignment tool?
Install the taper alignment tool onto the Tailstock. Mount the indicator to the turret and indicate the top and side of the taper alignment tool (NTE 0.001″/4″) Mount the indicator to the turret and zero return the B-axis.
Should I Shim my tailstock after an alignment?
If after the alignment you still have issues, chances are you need to look into shimming your tailstock as wear has brought it’s height down from center. This is unfortunate, but it does happen.
