Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Lathes

In a message dated 09/04/2000 11:33:40 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
dengvall@... writes:

<< According to the 24th edition Machnery's Handbook, pg 1166
" Axis designations for a lathe are shown in Fig. 21. Movment of the
cross-slide away from the workpiece, or the centerline of the
spindle, is noted at plus X. Movement toward the workpiece is a minus X.
......... >>
Dave,

Does this matter if the cutting tool is upside down and behind the spindle
center line as in many CNC lathes? I've never run one of those so wondered
what the convention on those are. On my gang tooled lathe, we run back side
tools as - x in diameter.