Re: I am looking for Lathe Cutting tool parameters for CNC

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, glee@i... wrote:

>
> Here is Craig's response from Sherline. Surely someone else has

already

> dealt with this challenge and can tell me what specifics I need to

know and

> perhaps how to determine the specs for myself.
>
> Anyone, Anyone?
> -Eric
>

Eric,

Recently setting up tools in the 8 position tool turret of my Denford
ORAC to run under TurboCNC using G code generated by Dolphin, I
ground standard tool shapes to known angles & radii in HSS using a
T&C grinder (Clarkson). Even so I have resorted to an optical device
to measure offsets. I suspect that any of the imported tools will
vary far too much from sample to sample to be of use without
resetting. Probably the best way of getting repeatability is to go
for indexable tools from a reputable manufacturer.

Andrew Mawson
Bromley, Kent, UK