Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Active damping

> In a message dated 1/18/01 7:14:58 PM Hawaiian Standard Time,
> leswatts@... writes:
>
> << If your machine is a mill drill I would characterize it as a mass
> loaded cantelever. You need not just damping but stiffness as
> well. Going to 1/2" wall tubing plus the damping would help
> even more. A piece of 3"x.5" wall DOM welded tube would not cost much.

The medium sized mill-drill I used to have had a cast column with about 1/2" or slightly thicker wall.
If uneven wall thickness would help break up resonances then this one should worked very well. ;-)
Dave

> Leslie Watts >>