The process of clamping workpieces on a CNC lathe involves multiple steps, each of which is crucial to ensure the safety of the workpiece and processing accuracy. The following are the main steps for clamping workpieces:

1. Preparations before installing the fixture:

First, check the CNC lathe fixture parts to ensure that all parts are intact. This can avoid damage to the workpiece or loss of processing accuracy due to fixture problems during processing.

Next, check the CNC lathe and confirm that there are no debris in the clamp installation area on the CNC lathe to ensure that the clamp can be installed stably.

Prepare CNC lathe workpieces and processing tools, and reasonably arrange the placement of workpieces for subsequent processing operations.

2. Install the fixture:

CNC lathes select appropriate fixtures based on the size and shape of the workpiece. Fixtures should be selected to securely hold the workpiece and prevent shifting or vibration during machining.

Assemble the fixture parts according to the requirements of the fixture drawing, ensuring that each part is installed correctly.

Place the assembled fixture on the fixture installation part of the CNC lathe, and use screws or other fixing devices to fix the fixture on the CNC lathe.

3. Adjust the fixture:

First, the CNC lathe is roughly adjusted to ensure that the fixture and the processing surface fit closely.

Make fine adjustments while ensuring that the fixture is in close contact with the processing surface, and further adjust the position and angle of the CNC lathe fixture so that the workpiece can remain stable during the processing without deviation or vibration.

4. Check the clamping force:

The clamping force of CNC lathes has an important impact on machining accuracy and workpiece quality. Excessive clamping force may cause workpiece deformation, increased cutting force, tool wear and other problems; while too small a clamping force may cause the workpiece to shift or vibrate during the cutting process.

Therefore, when clamping the workpiece, the CNC lathe needs to reasonably arrange the clamping force and adjust it according to factors such as the material, model and size of the workpiece to ensure that the clamping force matches the actual situation.

In addition to the above steps, you should also pay attention to factors such as the type and selection of fixtures, as well as determining the location of the fixtures. Correct clamping methods and procedures are crucial to ensuring machining accuracy, improving production efficiency, and ensuring workpiece quality.

Please note that relevant safety operating procedures should be followed when operating CNC lathes to ensure personnel safety and equipment stability. For those who are not familiar with the operation of CNC lathes, they should operate under the guidance of professionals.