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Programming Multi-Axis Lathes
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This is one of those you-can't-solve-today's-problems-with-yesterday's-solutions kinds of stories. Or, to be more specific, you can't program today's multi-axis lathes with live tooling using software developed for more conventional CNC lathes and machining centers. Shops are finding that to take full advantage of today's sophisticated CNC turn/mill machines and Swiss-type lathes, they need an equally sophisticated CAM software package.
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PartMaker, Ganesh Partner for CNC Lathe Programming
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PartMaker Inc., a division of Delcam Plc, and the developers of PartMaker SwissCAM software, and Ganesh Industrial Supply, Inc., manufacturers of the Ganesh line of CNC machines, have teamed up to provide a programming solution for the Ganesh Cyclone series of sliding-headstock multi-axis CNC lathes.
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CNC automatic lathes are fast to program
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Precision turned parts subcontractor said Star CNC automatic lathes are fast to set and program, so they are back in production quickly for the next batch run.
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Programming Multi-Axis Lathes
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This is one of those you-can't-solve-today's-problems-with-yesterday's-solutions kinds of stories. Or, to be more specific, you can't program today's multi-axis lathes with live tooling using software developed for more conventional CNC lathes and machining centers.
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A Macintosh CNC Lathe
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During the time that I was producing the Puny Tune flute for sale, I decided to build a CNC lathe with which to turn the wooden flute bodies. I bought a Sherline long bed lathe with a riser block and mounted stepper motors to the two axes.
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