Question about knurling on a Mazak Lather?

[Jeff2005]

Does anyone know how to figure knurling on a Mazak Mazatrol Lathe? This is either with a knurling tool or a thread tool.

 

Thanks

 

Jeff

[Steve Hattori]

If its a bump-knurl, we always write a "Manual" program for it... this allows the fast entry feed to full depth in one revolution- to engage the knurl and "print" the first revolution so it makes a proper pattern, then feed in z to complete the knurl. Mazatrol just doesn't have good routine for knurling.

Good Luck!

[Ron Branch @ Verisurf]

That about sums it up for Mazatrol!!!

[FP1]

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That about sums it up for Mazatrol!!!

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At least the 4-axis Mazatrol control could synchronize top and bottom turrets. It even had balanced feed and balanced depth cutting. BTW, This was way back in the 80's.

[35K chipper]

ran a quick turn 8 and 15 many moons ago. just like steve said, manual entry with the same process.

 

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