Tailstock Fundamentals: How to use the Tailstock on a Haas Lathe

This video covers a wide array of topics related to using the tailstock on your CNC Turning Center.
Some of the subjects we touch on are: length to diameter ratio, center drilling, choosing a tailstock pressure, dealing with fragile parts, and choosing and maintaining your live center.
We also review the particular methods for commanding and controlling the Haas Tailstock with M-codes and Settings.
We finish up by watching the same part cut with tailstock support and also without support. Watch the video to see which part finishes first.

Jump to a Specific Chapter:
1. Length to Diameter Ratio: 0:37
2. Center Drilling: 2:35
3. Facing: 3:12
4. Center Drill Depth: 4:50
5. Tailstock Commands: 6:03
6. Setting Tailstock Pressure: 13:27
7. Live Centers: 21:19
8. Unsupported vs. Supported Turning: 24:40

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