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In need of some basic help - turret lathe

Hi All

I've just started a new job, involving turret lathes - machines I have never come across before. I've been able to follow most of the procedures I need to follow, but the (manual) operation of the turret

- when center-drilling a new stock bar on the ER-60 for instance - is beyond me. I can't understand the turret movements I need to use, and I'm totally lost as to where/ when I need to use the "half index" positions.

I'm really hoping that someone might be able to point me towards an instructional site (the more pics/ animations the better :-)) so that I might get a feel for what I'm supposed to be doing.

much appreciated Brian

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dennis in nca

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'm beginning to think this group may only be interested in home machine shop topics and this topic may stray over the boundary.

dennis in nca

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Thank you Dennis. I'll try that forum.

Brian

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Hi Brian,

I work for SmartFlix.com and we have a very large selection of instructional metalworking DVDs. I'm confident that we have something for you that could make you more comfortable using the machines at your new job. Take a look here:

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Good luck, and feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions about the website. Hope we can help you.

Kate

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