Flat Turning Feature for Machining Polygons (Video)
04.12.2017
Today I’d like to show you the next video in my series featuring Okuma’s OSP control, and here I spotlight a particular feature called Flat Turning. Flat Turning is used for machining polygons, and works by synchronizing the rotation of the rotary tool spindle (M-spindle) with the rotation of the main spindle.
The workpiece and the cutter are rotated synchronously with the defined rotation frequency ratio. This frequency ratio is maintained by synchronously controlling the spindle motor and the rotary tool motor. M codes are established in flat turning mode to set the ratio between the rotary tool spindle and the main spindle.
When using this feature flat edges are produced directly on the lathe in a single process using polygon cutters. The part and cutter head turn in the same direction, synchronizing rotation of the revolving tool spindle (M-spindle) with the main spindle to generate polygon shapes.
After you watch the video I’ll be interested to hear your thoughts. Please feel free to comment below and share your thoughts. And stay tuned for future OSP videos here in our blog.
Brad Klippstein is Controls Product Specialist, Okuma America Corporation.
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