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RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Sherline retrofit

Posted by Tim Goldstein
on 2001-01-18 20:44:41 UTC
The only drawback I see it reduced stiffness and additional setup to verify
that all the axis's are aligned properly.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

> NEWBIE QUESTION
>
> The Sherline 5400 is a 3 axis, while the 2000 is a
> bigger envelope 5 (or 8?) axis machine. If for the
> moment, only 3 or at most 4 axis is required, will CNC
> retrofiting the Sherline2000 mill lead to extra
> problems (extra degree of freedom of movement leading
> to more sources for error in positioning, greater
> possibility for unwanted/unplanned movements, etc.).
>
> Thank you for your patience.
>
> NP.
>
> FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html
>
>

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