Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] How to program gcode to run cnc mill as vertical multiple tool lathe?

Monte wrote:

> I've seen a couple video examples of running a cnc mill as a vertical
> multiple tool lathe center, how do you program that sort of setup,
> other than mill2lathe.com
>
> The tools are fixed to the mill table and the part is chucked in the
> spindle.

Mostly, it is automatic. The definition of axes orientation and
signs is defined in RS-274D, and means that the X and Z on a
mill and lathe work the same way! So, a +Z move would move the
tool away from the work in the chuck on either machine, for
instance. The only thing you need to do is preset the Y so that
the tool is "on center" as you do with a lathe. Then, the
G-code would be identical. Of course, for any threading work,
you need a spindle encoder. The specific CNC control program
determines how you do that.

Jon