On Wed, 22 Mar 2006 22:56:54 GMT, "Karl Townsend"
remove .NOT wrote:

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That gives me an interesting / odd idea. With the availability of
inexpensive VFDs that at their simplest can take their speed setting
from an analog voltage, it seems it would not be impractical to attach a
sensor to the lathe cross slide or possibly tool holder to setup a
constant linear velocity drive.
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Constant surface speed is a standard item on most newer CNC lathes.

Karl

I assume to some max spindle speed or minimum diameter?

Pete Keillor