On Sun, 2009-01-18 at 13:00 +0100, Peter blodow wrote:
> - a Graziano SAG12 lathe

> It meant rather complicated programming since the momentary turning 
> diameter at the tool tip had to be checked at any moment to make sure the 
> optimum gear was engaged (this would be quite a challenge for a HAL, 
> wouldn't it?),

Is this the lathe with 12 spindle speed gears and electric clutches?
I've never seen one switch gears on the fly during a constant surfacing
speed cut but that would be a really interesting ability.  

Rayh




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