Hi all. This one is kicking my rear. I have done a lot of research and experiments and still do not get it.
The problem. I have a TL-2 with a 3.0 inch through spindle. I have parts to make from a 3.75 nylon bar. So I cannot feed the bar out for the next part. The parts are 0.125 long washers.
I am using am using 3 tools. ID turn, Od turn, and cutoff. What I want to do is make a part, move the work coordinate, then make the next part.
I know how to touch off each tool but how do I link them together so I can make the next part by changing one number. I do not want to have to touch off each tool for each part.
How do I link the individual tool offsets too something like the G54. Also is it possible to set a counter to make say 10 parts then stop.
I have had the lathe for about 1 year so I am still learning.
Any help might prevent another bald man from running around.
Dennis Sellers
Model Dimensions Machine LLC