Why is counter-clockwise “forward” when a workpiece is being cut on a CNC lathe?
I was at work, and a co-worker told me for “homework” to come in at tell him why that when using a CNC lathe, when the piece is being cut, that counter-clockwise is “forward” and that clockwise is “reverse”. I think it has something to do with the placement of the cutting tools, but i [...]
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