Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Automatic boring head?

ballendo@... wrote:

> Besides the starwheel type, there are some which use a hand "grab",
> as Jon mentioned; and some which are fully automatic (costing
> thousands). Some are between the two. They use a ratchet pawl like
> Jon mentioned, but are "fed" by an arm which works sorta like the
> starwheel fixed pin arrangement.

IMNSHO the finest automatic boring & facing heads are Wohlhaupter. See
these links for a pictures & descriptions:

http://www.ingersoll.com/ictc/us/wohlupa.htm

http://www.ingersoll.com/ictc/us/wohlapd.htm

Matt

(If you're wondering how much they cost, you're in for quite a shock...)