Re: Look Ma, no hands

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, Joe Vicars <jvicars@c...> wrote:

> You guys can argue the handwheels or no handwheels all day

long, and

> that is going to be a matter of personal taste. Unfortunately
> everyone's budget may not allow them to have both an manual and CNC
> separate in their shop.

Good points Joe,
What also you must bear in mind is in, a HSM enviroment you are
always modifying. What happens when your systen goes down?
Changing from steppers to servos and need a quick bracket?
At least whilst you are waiting for parts or repairing you still have
a machine to use.
Detachable hand wheels are a good idea, like the dog driven
mill/drills and the knee of a Bridgeport. They won't be in the way
but they are still there.