Tool setting of CNC lathe is an important step to ensure the accurate position of the tool. There are usually the following tool setting methods:

1. Manual tool setting:

The CNC lathe installs the tool on the tool holder, and manually operates the CNC lathe to make slight contact between the tool and the surface of the workpiece.

CNC lathes use manual movement of the axis to adjust the position of the tool until the tool is in complete contact with the workpiece surface.

CNC lathes use wafers or sensors at contact points to detect tool position to ensure the tool is in the correct position.

2. Inductive tool setting:

CNC lathes use special tool setting sensors to determine the distance between the tool and the workpiece surface through the sensor signal.

Place the CNC lathe sensor on the workpiece surface and move the tool until the sensor sends a signal indicating that the tool has been aligned with the workpiece surface.

3. Photoelectric tool setting:

CNC lathes use laser or photoelectric sensors to determine tool position by detecting interruptions in light.

The CNC lathe installs the photoelectric sensor on the CNC lathe, and the CNC lathe aligns the tool with the sensor. When the light is interrupted, it means that the tool is tangent to the sensor plane, thus completing the tool setting.

4. Tool setting on the edge of the workpiece:

A CNC lathe places a tool on one side of the workpiece and moves the tool manually or automatically until it makes contact with the edge of the workpiece.

Use the edge of the workpiece as a reference to adjust the position of the CNC lathe tool to ensure that the relative position of the tool and the workpiece surface is correct.

5. Mechanical reference tool setting:

Use a mechanical reference, such as a tool setting block or tool setting bar, to mount it on the CNC lathe.

Move the tool until the tool contacts the tool setting block or tool setting rod. Make adjustments by observing or measuring the position of the CNC lathe tool to ensure that the tool is correctly aligned with the workpiece.

When performing CNC lathe tool setting, you need to pay attention to the safety of the tool, the fixation of the workpiece, and the use of appropriate tool setting tools and methods. In addition, depending on the specific CNC system and lathe model, there may be some special tool setting methods and procedures, and the operator should be familiar with the relevant CNC programming and operation manuals.