CNC Canned Cycles

The CNC Lathe is used to rotate a workpiece in order to create an object with symmetry about an axis

Canned Cycles are a concise way to program the lathe to perform repetitive machine operations



Before You Enter the Shop

 * 1) Review this checklist to help make the most of your time in the shop
 * [[Media:2018_KaizenCannedCycles_BeforeYouGoToTheShop.pdf]]


 * 2) Print and fill out a Machine Plan
 * [[Media:2018_Machine_Plan_CNC_lathe.pdf]]

Safety Tips

 * Never operate machine without mentor supervision
 * Always were safety goggles while operating machine.
 * Make sure hair and long sleeves are tied back or rolled up.
 * Remove any jewelry (necklaces, rings).
 * Have a machine plan ready and approved beforehand.
 * Have any prep work done before hand (special tools and setups).


 * Refer to the speed charts on the shop wall to find safe operating speeds for tooling and materials
 * Always adjust speed while machine is running
 * Ream at half speed
 * Edge finder is used at 1000 rpm
 * Facing tool needs to be angled slightly
 * Make sure to manually position tool before beginning the canned cycle in order to avoid crashes from odd entrance angles

Manual Lathe Orientation
During the orientation all students will be required to fill out a machining plan covering the tools, and machining operations that take place.

1) Grab a piece of stock
Place the piece of stock in to the appropriate collet or the three jaw chuck
 * Discuss differences between the lathes
 * Discuss the 3 and 4 jaw chucks, uses, setup
 * Collets where they are located, uses
 * Securing stock, (important to mention the run out behind the machine)

2) Select an appropriate tool
Have the student(s) set up all the necessary tools that will be needed for all the intended operations
 * Discuss different tools and their setups (important to mention height requirement for tools)
 * Demonstrate use of tool holders and how to change tools

3) Set up lathe
Load and orientate the first tool on the tool post making sure the check the height of the cutting edge before starting work
 * Demonstrate how to work the tool post (loading, unloading and rotating)
 * Demonstrate use of the carriage hand wheel and cross slide
 * Demonstrate the use of the compound rest
 * Discuss High and Low gear along with how to adjust spindle speed

4) Basic Turning
Set up the dial indicator and during the first turning pass demonstrate the use of the power feed. Next do another pass but allow a student to run the machine with power feed at a much slower speed. Then have another student run a short pass by hand to demonstrate the difference in finish between hand and power feed. Use the compound rest to also put a small chamfer on the end of the stock.
 * Discuss feeds and speeds for the lathe (forward, reverse, hi/lo gear, brake)
 * Working the power feed (never turn on while running)
 * Working and reading the quick change box (ok to change while running)
 * Discuss dial indicators
 * Discuss thread dial (better to cut threads with CNC and recut or follow threads with the manual lathe)

5) Tail stock
Change the tailstock over to have the drill chuck center, use an appropriate dill bit to dill out the center of the stock.
 * Discuss different live centers
 * Demonstrate how to change live centers
 * Drilling with live center

6) Deburing/scouring
Have the students grab a deburring tool along with a scouring pad, sandpaper and a file and go over appropriate uses of each. (a part is never done until deburred).
 * Demonstrate where to find deburring tools, files, sand paper, scouring pads

CNC Canned Cycle Quick Reference Guide
Review the basic HAAS CNC Lathe panel controls [[Media:Haas_Lathe_Panel_Intro_Tutorial.pdf]]

Manual Mode
Used for running the machine as a traditional Lathe

Tool Offset Mode
Used to set the tool offsets when running custom programs.

Soft Stops Mode
Limits the window for travel for your tool

Chamfer Mode
Creates simple ID/OD chamfers

Rapid
Used to move your tool rapidly while not cutting

Feed
Moves your tool in liner straight motion on X or Z axis

OD Turn
Makes an outside diameter cut

ID Turn
Makes an inside diameter cut.

Face
Makes a facing cut.

OD Radius
Makes a radius on an outer diameter

ID Radius
Makes a radius on an inside diameter

OD Chamfer
Makes a chamfer on an outside diameter

ID Chamfer
Makes a chamfer on an inside diameter

Drill
Simple drilling operation.

Peck Drill
Peck drilling operation.

Tap
For taping

Rev. Tap
For taping reverse threads

OD Threading
For making threads on an outside diameter

ID Threading
For making threads on an inside diameter

OD Grooving
For making grooves on the outside diameter

ID Grooving
For making grooves on the inside diameter

Part Off
For parting off a part

Part Off w/ Peck
For parting off with pecks