CNC Machining | Cnc lathe follower rest - Practical Machinist
Aug 9, 2017 · I have seen in videos and in person follower rests that use the coolant pressure. Or possibly air pressure to engage the follower. Then it can be released and will pull back so you can rapid to the other end.
General | Lathe follow rest / before or after the cut? | Practical ...
Jul 29, 2011 · On my lathes, the follow rest attach point is on the right side of the carrriage, which makes the "before" option when cutting toward the chuck, difficult or impossible anyway.
Built myself a custom CNC Follow Rest for threading long shafts ...
Jul 5, 2017 · The follow rest is adjustable and it can be used for different diameters. As you can see with the second part of the video it worked like a charm. Another innovative machining trick that got...
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Jan 13, 2005 · A follower rest is used to bugger up a previously straight surface. I know the "notion" of a follower rest sounds good, but it really sucks, IMO, probably on everything except a grinder. The trick is, the follower rest needs to be running on a quite smooth surface, or else the tips of the fingers wear off.
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Follower Rest - Sherline Products
Follower Rest. The purpose of the follower rest is to keep long or small diameter work from deflecting when a cutting tool is applied to it. It is attached to the lathe saddle and moves as the saddle moves, keeping the point of support directly behind the cutting tool.
Follower Rest, Mini Lathe - LittleMachineShop.com
Support work on your mini lathe. Compatible with a variety of LittleMachineShop products and lathes, this follower rest mounts on the lathe saddle and moves with the carriage.
How to use follow rest to handle with the long workpiece? | CNC ...
Aug 31, 2023 · The model of the SL-25 is equipped with a larger travel span of the X and Z-axis plus the robust and precise hardened linear guides providing a capacious work envelope for the various tool ...
How to use Premium CNC Lathe with follow rest device - YouTube
How to use Premium CNC Lathe with follow rest device | Smart CNC lathe. The model of the SL-25 is equipped with a larger travel span of the X and Z-axis plus the robust and precise...
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Feb 28, 2009 · Looking for a way to rig a follower on my CNC Lathe (Haas TL-1). Not easy to mount to the carriage due to positive X moves following a negative Z cut. I have the standard "rails" machined in the bed for a steady rest but think a follower would suit better.