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I run a Mori Seiki SL-204 two axis lathe with Mitsubishi MSG-805 control. For the most part the machine runs well. I am writing to ask about a unique problem that I have with the control. Pressing...

I smacked my SL-204 a couple weeks ago. I forgot to adjust the work shift and as a 2" boring bar was coming down it hit the work piece on the OD while in a rapid move (in X and Z). The turret...

Very sorry about that. Thanks for the help. Lets say P1 is Z-.400. Do I need to provide a location for the center point of the arcs? Technically it doesn't really matter as the job in question is...

Okay, I'm sorry it took so long. Working 70+ hrs. I can't provide the actual print and the job is complete so I don't even have access to it for reference purposes. I have provided a (very)...

Thank you for all the replies to this thread. The problem here is I DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO CAD/CAM. I am expected to make these calculations with nothing more than a pencil, paper and a calculator. ...

I need a little help with calculating the start points and/or end points of angles and arc blends. For instance: [hypothetically} a lathe part that has a 30° taper that blends into a .125 (G02)...