Lathe Radius Form Tools. Occasionally, a radius or irregular shape must be machined on the lathe. Using a form turning tool to cut a radius is a way to form small radii and contours that will fit the shape of the tool.
The tools are Turning tool, Chamfering tool, Boring tool Grooving tool is similar to a parting-off tool illustrated in the figure. In discussing cutting tools for the planer and lathe, planer tools will first come under our notice as being the simplest and requiring the least skill in setting. Using the Tool Touch Off window enter the measured diameter (or radius if in radius mode) for that tool.
Quick Change Tool Post & Holders.
Lathe cutting tools are held by tool holders.
Using the Tool Touch Off window enter the measured diameter (or radius if in radius mode) for that tool. This only works if a standard radius. Then using some layout fluid or a marker to The typical lathe has the spindle on the left of the operator and the tools on the operator side of the spindle center line.