CNC lathe is a machine tool designed for high-precision, high-efficiency, and high-automation processing requirements. It has a higher degree of automation and precision than traditional lathes. Tool setting is an important task for CNC lathes. Only by doing the tool setting well can we ensure that the dimensional accuracy of the turned parts meets the requirements. Therefore, this article will introduce in detail how to perform tool setting operations on CNC lathes.

1. Preparation

Before performing tool setting, relevant equipment and tools need to be inspected and prepared. First of all, you need to check whether the relevant parts and fixtures of the CNC lathe are normal and whether they are damaged or loose. Secondly, prepare cutting tools and measuring tools, such as cutting tools and screw calipers.

2. Select tool

Before tool setting, it is necessary to select different tools according to different processing objects, and make appropriate pre-adjustments to the tools according to the length, shape and other parameters of the tools.

3. Perform rough tool setting

First perform rough tool setting, that is, fix the tool on the tool setting fixture, install the tool setting fixture on the spindle, and adjust the positions of the tool and fixture so that they match the workpiece. Then, fix the screw caliper at the intersection of the spindle and the fixture, and use the caliper to measure and adjust the tool position until the cutting edge is located on the center line of the workpiece.

4. Perform precise tool setting

After completing the rough tool setting, perform fine tool setting to achieve higher accuracy and reliability. Place tools such as steel rules or squares on the workpiece, measure and adjust the position of the tool or fixture according to the datum plane specified by the workpiece. Appropriate fine-tuning and correction can be made according to the actual situation.

5. Complete tool setting

After the above steps, the tool setting work of the CNC lathe has been completed. Before using a CNC lathe for processing, you need to check and confirm whether the tool position is correct again, and set and adjust relevant parameters before proceeding with the next step of processing.

The tool setting operation of CNC lathe is an important step to ensure processing accuracy and quality. Before performing tool setting, it is necessary to carefully check and prepare, carefully adjust the position of the tool and fixture, and use measuring tools for precise measurement and adjustment to ultimately meet the tool setting requirements. Only when the tool setting work is done well can the dimensional accuracy and quality of the turned parts be ensured to meet the requirements.