On a lathe with Y axis capability, the 3D coordinate conversion feature will allow the user to machine angled features though the ability to easily rotate the axis coordinate system to the angle required for machining. An adjustable angular live tool head is required (or a full B axis) for presenting the cutting tool in the proper aspect to the rotated plane to machine.
Programming would be as if the user were in the traditional X,Y and Z plane, then rotating to the desired angle. This would allow the same programming methodology to be utilized onto a rotated plane, greatly simplifying the programming of angled features. This feature is capable on milling or drilling, tapping, milling flats, pocketing, circular interpolation, helical interpolation and thread milling.
