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Manually Tagging Turning Tools
in a Turning Center

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  • Install the tool on the turret with utmost precision, ensuring it is securely in place. Then, manually move the tool to the front of the part
     

  • Once the tool is close to the part, slide a piece of paper between it and the part or make a cut on the face of the part.
     

  • Carefully continue manually lowering the tool until the paper can't be pulled out. If not, take a cut.
     

  • Next, press the Z 'tool offset measure' button on the control panel, a crucial step in ensuring the tool's accuracy. Bring the tool to the diameter of the part.
     

  • Once the tool is close to the part, slide a piece of paper between the tool and the part or take a cut on the piece.
     

  • Carefully continue manually lowering the tool until the paper can't be pulled out. If not, take a cut.
     

  • Then, press the X button, type in the piece's diameter, and press the 'tool offset measure' button on the control panel.

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