08-21-2012, 07:25 AM
stevec,
For a lathe that large (16x60) you should be using at least the CXA size, if not CA. A machine that size should have far more space between the top of the compound slide and the spindle centerline. That's the limiting factor to being able to use heavier tools and use the HP of that lathe. Surely it's got at least 5HP?
I understand the idea of being able to use one set of tools on both machines, but the machines are two different animals. The larger one should be able to use all of it's capability if you can do it.
For a lathe that large (16x60) you should be using at least the CXA size, if not CA. A machine that size should have far more space between the top of the compound slide and the spindle centerline. That's the limiting factor to being able to use heavier tools and use the HP of that lathe. Surely it's got at least 5HP?
I understand the idea of being able to use one set of tools on both machines, but the machines are two different animals. The larger one should be able to use all of it's capability if you can do it.