CNC Lathe and Automation Programming Help
Automation programming unlocks the power of your CNC lathes and gang tools. Getting the basics right is relatively straightforward, however, the real power is in some of the more advanced program approaches. We provide this library of practical tips and program parameters to help you expand your capabilities well beyond the basics. We are OmniTurn experts with decades of experience that we are eager to share. We’ve figured out some pretty clever solutions that we share here so you can avoid learning the hard way and get straight to efficient production.
Automation Programming Help for CNC Lathes
Threading issues
- Threading parameters
- Metric threading parameter
- Pipe threading example and specifications
- P command for peck tapping and variable threading
- Internal threading examples
Program and offset storage on a network
Large radius on face of part worked example
Using Microsoft Excel for programming similar parts
G73 Radius mode G02 and G03 arc statement
G72 Diameter mode G02 and G03 arc statements
G75 roughing cycle – internal examples
G75 using subroutines and one tool
G75 using subroutines and two tools
Programming examples work sheet
Vertical cut-off / groove-cutter (VCO)