Hi guys,

I run a 18-i tb lathe. On a lathe I have noticed that it is easy to have a live radial tool length too long and it hits the way covers when the turret rotates. I am wondering if there is a way to set some kind of a max tool length in the control that will throw an alarm when it is tool long to save from hitting the covers and tripping the turret servo motor.

Has anyone ever heard of such a thing on a lathe???

I might be dreaming but I think it would be a good idea.

Something along the lines of the machine envelope safe areas.

thanks
Jon