I need to turn a ball groove on the OD of a part. I don't have any tool holders that hold a neutral angle tool that can cut deep enough. So I decided to use a stick tool. The Mazak stick tool holder for my 16 position turret isn't available and not made anymore. So I designed my own and made it this morning. Bolted right to the lathe on first try. I was pretty proud of myself. Until I turned on the spindle to do a test cut. Then I realized I made it "upside down". :nutter:
Can I use an upside tool holder with the Mazatrol programming? I know I can set the spindle direction in the tool setup. If I set it to reverse and set the tool angle right (what would it be?), will all be good? Attached are photos of my (beautiful) tool holder and a portion of the print showing the OD groove I need to make.
Thanks!
-Jim
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Can I use an upside tool holder with the Mazatrol programming? I know I can set the spindle direction in the tool setup. If I set it to reverse and set the tool angle right (what would it be?), will all be good? Attached are photos of my (beautiful) tool holder and a portion of the print showing the OD groove I need to make.
Thanks!
-Jim
