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  1. 05-21-2015, 09:42 PM #1
    turboprogrammer
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    lathe form tools

    I cannot seem to be able to make a custom shape for a cnmg turn tool

    is this possible
    running newest release 21.8
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  2. 06-03-2015, 11:02 AM #2
    Perfect Circle
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    Re: lathe form tools

    Yup it sucks....
    The only custom lathe tool you can make is a groove tool.
    I have been bugging them for years to make it possible to make custom threading inserts.......
    Good Luck~!:cheers:
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