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Whether a tailstock is required when using a CNC lathe to machine a workpiece depends on the length of the piece. Short-length pieces can be machined without a tailstock. However, for accurately machining long, slender pieces such as a rifle barrel without distortion or chatter, a tailstock is essential to the CNC machining process.

After turning on a mechanical lathe, a tail nail may appear, an effect caused by the lathe stopping at the end of the workpiece. In the machining world, the tail nail is often referred to as a "chatter mark" or "chatter". This is because when tail nails form on the surface of a workpiece, they create a vibrating or trembling effect, similar to a "chatter" sound. Therefore, you can use these two terms to describe this tail nail phenomenon that occurs in lathe processing.

Chatter during machining will reduce tool life and a substandard surface finish.

A cutting fluid is a substance designed specifically for metal-working and machining processes where it acts as a coolant and lubricant. This fluid is applied while the machining is being done. Application methods for cutting fluids include flooding, fluid jetting, mist spraying, etc.

CNC machining is a subtractive manufacturing technology where a cutting tool attached to a spinning spindle removes material from the workpiece, to accomplish the required machining operation.

Machine design and control are accomplished using CAD and CAM technologies. Machines require post-processors to make sure the code that is provided to them is readable and understandable and to maximize machine performance.

The key of turning is to rotate the workpieces to be processed, and then move the linearly moving tool close to them to carve the surface of the workpiece.

In the process of CNC machine tool processing, in order to improve the processing efficiency, the tool moves from the starting point or tool change point to the position close to the workpiece and returns to the starting point or tool change point after processing in G00 (rapid point positioning) mode. The principle of considering the tool retraction route is: first, to ensure safety, that is, not to collide with the workpiece during the tool retraction process; second, to consider the shortest tool retraction route, shorten the empty stroke, and improve production efficiency.

The turning tool is the most widely used single-edged tool, and it is also the basis for learning and analyzing various tools. Turning tools are used on various lathes to process outer circles, inner holes, end faces, threads, grooves, etc. According to the structure, turning tools can be divided into integral turning tools, welding turning tools, machine clamp turning tools, indexable turning tools, and forming turning tools. Among them, the application of indexable turning tools is becoming more and more extensive, and the proportion of turning tools is gradually increasing.

CNC lathes and CNC milling machines are both CNC machine tools. Both machine tools use programs to specify their tool paths. The following is the difference between the two in terms of working principles and uses.

It refers to the ability of Ti-50%Ni (atomic) alloy to restore its original shape under certain temperature conditions. This material is called shape memory alloy.

The workpiece rotates, and the turning tool moves in a straight line or a curved line in the plane. Turning is generally carried out on a lathe to process the inner and outer cylindrical surfaces, end surfaces, conical surfaces, forming surfaces, and threads of the workpiece.