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 Don’t miss any Haas videos. Click here: http://ow.ly/s28l30mTiUo Music: “Divider” by Chris Zabriskie - http://chriszabriskie.com/ “Air Hockey Saloon” “Mario Bava Sleeps in a Little Later Than He Expected To”