Greetings,
Jere are some pics for a 5 axis, Jog-Learn, Spinning Lathe I am doing for a client. The panel is about 75% complete.
I still also have the pendant to do, it will have a switchable choice between 2 MPG control or 1 Two axis Track ball MPG.
The user can cycle through all 5 axis of control and the X and Z (standard lathe axis), and A and B (ATC for tool selection and attack angle).
the fifth is a Backer wheel for doing support and flanging work. The physical machine was done by Russel metal spinning machine is a custom ground up build, and uses ball screws. The Panel, electrical, install, and Mach screens where done by me.
Spinning Lathes are used to make: Nose cones, Overhead light relectors, cups, out of a metal disk that is pushed over a mandrel
with various "Wheel shaped" tools.
Scott