Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Quick RF-45/VFD question

In a message dated 03/05/2001 8:14:22 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
drew@... writes:

> Just wanted to thank everone who replyed to my questions. Current
> answers seem to be that there isn't a hand brake on the spindle
> of an RF-45 and spindle power switching should be done via the
> VFD.
>
> Thanks again,
> Drew
>
>

Drew,

On geared head machines like the Rf-45, usually, there is enough inertial
resistance to loosen the drawbar if the machine is set in its lowest gear. I
was hoping to fit a pneumatic power drawbar such as a Kurt or Aussie. If this
is done, I don't think it matters which gear the head is in.....

Peter
THRD, Inc.


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