Lathe threading tool compensation?

[Chris Rizzo]

Why do lathe tools have to be comped to the center? Anyone?

 

 

[Guest]

Sounds more to me like you should send this in an as an Enhancement request

[DavidSV]

This annoys me too. We setup from the front of the thread tool so MC always shows the tool crashing into the stock.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Yeah, I'll request that too.

[Brad Lisle]

+1000

[crazy^millman]

What I have always done is save the tool to a level then use it the way I wanted.

[Guest]

Ron,

 

I agree, that's what I tell people they can do but it seems it should be easier to use the leading edge instead of the center of the "vee"

[Bryan Johnson]

+100 to this enhancement!

[Philcott]

"What I have always done is save the tool to a level then use it the way I wanted." Ron, by this do you mean you move the tool (insert and holder) do the leading edge is at Z zero and then save it there?

[Philcott]

double post. Still getting used to the new fangled forum.

[Tim C]

I'll add my .02 that this enhancement is needed.

[Chris Rizzo]

I'm kinda faking it now using an id grooving tool.

 

I've sent an enhancement request in, I encourage everyone else to send it in too, so we get moved towards the front of the line (maybe)

[crazy^millman]

Phil yes. I go to the lathe tool manger and save the tool I am using to a level. I then move it to the right place. I then use the custom and pick the origin. On a thread tool that is what is important the radius doesn't mean anything. I can then Verify and not worry about hitting the shoulder.

 

Should it be better yes, but I can always make what I need and that is important.

[Philcott]

Should it be better yes, but I can always make what I need and that is important.

 

 

Over the years I think most of us have become quite proficient in figuring out how to make things work. Some things should just be easy though.

[John White WLM&T]

I'm kinda faking it now using an id grooving tool.

 

I've sent an enhancement request in, I encourage everyone else to send it in too, so we get moved towards the front of the line ? (maybe)

 

A lathe enhancement. Ha ha. That department has been closed for years. I think since Iscar introduced the groove/turn tool back in 2004. Lights are out and every one has gone home in there.

 

I do remember asking my dealer for the change feed speed in part off back in v9. So you might see this request in X11. Keep that lathe maintenance pooring in.

 

John

 

Let's see if the lock feature works in the new forum...

[Mike-T]

Ouch....gotta break the new forum in aye....

[Chris Rizzo]

I got a reply and a listed enhancement request # in about 30min.

[John White WLM&T]

"Yes Mr. Sienfeld we have your reservation right here. We just don't have any cars left to rent to you."

 

You take that number today and apply it to your lathe programming.

Start now. Pile the parts on the bench over there and I will count how much more productive you are with that number.

 

CNC software's ears are just painted on.

 

John

[tulmkr58]

i guess this is nothing new. Running 2018 and it has annoyed me since x7.

[cam-eleon]

Yep I had the same issues. I think I just ended up defining a custom tool with the comp point at the leading face of the insert.

Not that this solves your issue but making a 3D tool at the front of the insert seems possible.