Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Tramming the Head

> But, the first thing is to have a good reference surface. I usually
> take an end mill and mill the surface flat. This makes the surface
> parallel to the XY plane of motion. I have a program that cuts a
> circular groove in a test block, and then returns to the center of the
> circular groove, ready to mount the indicator and sweep the circle.

Wimp! It's much more fun to run the indicator on the table, letting
it go thump-thump (or accasionally SNAP) every time you sweep it
across a T slot.

(in other words, I'm glad to hear the correct procedure)

Chris

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