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CNC numerical control lathe processing some of the skills and knowledge sharing

Programming skills because of CNC numerical control lathe factory processing products are of high accuracy, so need to consider when programming the following:

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1. Parts processing order:

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hole first, then whisk flat ( This is to prevent hole shrinkage) ;

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first rough turning, and then the premium ( This is to ensure the accuracy of the parts) ;

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machining tolerance for the first time, and finally a small machining tolerance ( This is to ensure that the surface of the small size tolerance will not be scratched and prevent the deformation of parts) 。

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2。 According to the material hardness to choose reasonable speed, feed and cutting depth:

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1) Carbon steel material selection high speed, high feed, deep cut. For example: 1 gr11, choose S1600, F0. 2, the cutting depth of 2 mm;

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2) Choose low speed, low feed and small cutting depth. For example: GH4033, choose S800, F0. 08, cutting depth 0. 5毫米;

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3) Choose titanium alloy low speed, high feed and cutting depth. For example: Ti6, choose the S400, F0. 2, the cutting depth of 0. 3mm。 Parts processing, for example: materials for K414, this is a special kind of hard material. After many tests, the final choice is recent, F0. 1 and cutting depth 0. 2, which can then be processing of qualified parts.

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two, knife art

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into instrument of tools and cutting tool directly. Most of our factory without cutting tool of lathe, for the straight knife, the straight knife techniques are as follows.

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first, choose the right end face of parts center as a tool, and it is set to zero. Machine after the return to the origin, you need to use every tool in the center of the right end face of parts to zero. Input Z0 and click the right side, measuring tool cutting tool will automatically record tool repair value, which means that the positive Z axis of a tool, X knife trying to cutting tool, cutting tool car cylindrical parts less, in automobile cylinder numerical x20 ( For example, X 20 mm) Input signal for the measurement, click on the measurement, knife value will automatically record the measured values, and then based on the X axis; This way, even if the machine is powered on, the call to restart still does not change the value of the knife can be applied to a large number of production of the same parts for a long time, don't need to knife during the lathe to shut down.

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3, debugging technique

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each part in the program, and want to learn programming and did not found a way to add the qq group of 192963572 can help you, please try again after debugging good debugging, to prevent errors and mistakes on dao, leading to collapse, should be in travel simulation processing, advanced and the style of the free face cutting tool in the machine tool coordinate system to the right of translation, a total length of 2 - as a whole 3 times; Then start simulation processing, through simulation processing after the confirmation process and knife right, then to start processing parts, finished in the first part, first of all to self-check, confirm qualified, and then find the professional inspection, confirmed full-time after inspection qualified, would mean the end of commissioning.

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4, complete parts processing

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parts first trial cut, after the completion of the upcoming mass production, but the first thing is not equal to the whole batch of qualified parts of parts to be qualified, because in the process of machining, because of the different materials can make the cutting tool wear, the processing of soft materials, tool wear is small, hard processing material, tool wear fast, therefore in the process of machining, to regular check on a regular basis, timely knife value increase and decrease, and ensure the parts are qualified.

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parts, for example, processing materials for K414, processing a total length of 180 mm, because of the special hard materials, processing of tool wear very fast, from the beginning to the end, because the tool wear can produce 10 - 20 mm, so we have to artificially increase the 10 - in the program 20 mm, in order to ensure the quality of the parts.

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all in all, the basic principle of processing is: to rough machining, removing the redundant materials on the workpiece, precision work again; Should avoid vibration in the processing. To avoid the thermal denaturation, in the process of workpiece machining vibration due to a variety of reasons, may be too much load; May be the machine tool and the workpiece resonance, also may be out of machine tool rigidity, or is caused by the cutting tool passivation, can reduce vibration through the following methods. Reduce the transverse feed and depth of processing and inspection.

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Daily “Clean + Lubricate” as the Baseline
After each shift, remove chips and coolant residue from the fixture surface and collet jaws with a soft cloth or air gun to prevent corrosion and re-clamping errors. Every eight hours, apply a trace of rust preventive oil to spring collets, guide bushings and other moving parts; once a week, add a thin coat of grease to ball-screw nuts and hydraulic cylinder rods to reduce wear. Before any prolonged shutdown, spray anti-rust oil on internal bores and locating faces and wrap them in wax paper or plastic film.
Precision Calibration & Data Closure
Use ring gauges or master bars every month to verify repeatability of the fixture; log results in the MES. If deviation exceeds 0.005 mm, trigger compensation or repair. For quick-change systems (HSK/Capto), check taper contact percentage every six months—target ≥ 80 %. If lower, re-grind or replace.
Spare Parts & Training
Keep minimum stock of jaws, seals and springs to enable replacement within two hours. Hold quarterly on-machine training sessions for operators on correct clamping practices and anomaly recognition to eliminate abusive clamping.
In short, embedding “clean–lubricate–inspect–calibrate” into daily SOP keeps the fixture delivering micron-level accuracy, reduces downtime, and extends overall machine life.
How To Preventing The Hidden Damage in Swiss-Type Lathes


Six preventive measures


Environment control: keep the workshop at a stable temperature and low humidity; exclude dust and corrosive gases to reduce chemical wear on guideways and screws.


Daily checks: remove chips every shift and inspect the lubrication of the spindle, bearings, ball screws and guideways; act on any abnormality immediately.


Preventive lubrication: replace lubricants on schedule and keep the lubrication system unobstructed to minimize fatigue wear.


Accuracy monitoring: use laser interferometers or ball-bar systems monthly to measure geometric errors and compensate for ball-screw backlash or guideway straightness in time.


Electrical health checks: periodically examine cables, relays and cooling fans to prevent hidden aging caused by overheating.


Data monitoring: onboard sensors record spindle current, vibration and temperature; cloud-based analytics predict early bearing or tool failures.


Why prevention matters
• Ensures machining consistency: eliminating micron-level error sources keeps batch dimensions stable and reduces scrap.
• Extends machine life: preventing micro-cracks from growing can prolong overall life by more than 20 %.
• Reduces unplanned downtime: planned maintenance replaces emergency repairs, increasing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by 10 % or more.
• Cuts total cost: lower spare-parts inventory, labor and lost-production costs can save tens of thousands of dollars per machine annually.
• Enhances brand reputation: consistent on-time, defect-free deliveries strengthen customer trust and secure future orders.
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Level Re-verification — The Gatekeeper of Swiss Lathe Accuracy



Ensure Geometric Accuracy
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When the machine is not level, guideways carry uneven loads and lubricant films become discontinuous, accelerating localized wear and causing stick-slip or vibration. After re-leveling with shims or wedges, load distribution evens out, reducing guideway scoring and ball-screw side-loading. Service life typically improves by more than 20 %.


Suppress Thermal Growth and Vibration
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Intelligence is on par with top-tier global standards. Machines routinely feature thermal compensation, AI-based tool-life prediction, and cloud-enabled remote diagnostics. Mean time between failures is long, and fully open data interfaces simplify secondary development for end users. Complementing this is a worldwide service network: Chinese manufacturers maintain parts depots and resident field engineers across the Americas, Europe, and Southeast Asia, enabling on-site support often within a single day, whereas legacy brands usually require factory returns measured in weeks.
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Check the clamping pressure: Ensure the pressure plate or collet applies even force; too much or too little pressure will jam the bar. Adjust the pneumatic or hydraulic release mechanism accordingly.


Align the material path: Verify that the bar feeder, guide bushing, and spindle centers are collinear; any offset will cause the bar to twist or wedge.


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Installation and Maintenance Guide for Swiss-Type Lathe Bed



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1. Foundation Preparation


Floor Requirements: The Swiss lathe bed must be installed on a solid, level concrete foundation to prevent machining inaccuracies caused by ground settlement or vibration.



Load Capacity: The foundation must support the machine’s weight and dynamic cutting forces to avoid deformation affecting spindle and guide bushing alignment.



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Ultra-wear-resistant design enabling maintenance-free operation for 10+ years.
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