Originally Posted by
positiverake
Hi, Im going to be taking on a maier swiss lathe, I have been programing,set-up and running conventional lathes and mills for years, just wondering what Im in for,is there that much differance? i know the z is backwards, what about roughing cycles, do you use them, looks like you would be limited on the stroke, might pull out of the guide bushing? I guess you could take a pretty big D.O.C. any basic things I should know? I'll hit the books but thought I would see what you Guys had to say. thanks