These values can be adjusted if the material is coming off well. Feeding too fast can cause problems for both parts and tools, so it is important to feed at approximately.

The speeds for this are approximately 65 for Stainless Steel, 100 for Steel, 140 for Aluminum, and 180 for Brass. The CSS will speed up the lathe according to the real diameter of your part as it is being turned down. With all contours, facing, OD or ID turns it is important to turn on CSS (Constant Surface Speed), and can be seen right next to the spindle speed information input. 05 on the diameter during a roughing pass, and no more than.

Note: Refer to the speeds and feeds chart on the mindworks website ( ), and remember to differentiate between carbide and high speed steel cutting tools.ġ2) When cutting on the OD cuts should take off no more than. Now you will select your speeds and feeds. If you have any issues with this please make sure that you have your part oriented correctly.ġ0) Before continuing the part should be saved to your personal folder or other media (NOT the same location as the tutorial).ġ1) Next we will face the part: Under toolpaths, select lathe toolpaths and then face.

Now that the stock has been defined it is important to make sure that it encompasses the entire part and is directed along the correct axis.

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