Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Do you really need an A (axis)

On Tue Dec 18 08:26:18 2001, mszollar, <mszollar@...> wrote:

>>I just finished adding CNC to my Sherline and as I did I went all the
>way to 4 axis (xyza). I've noticed that (many) CAD/CAM don't do A;
>reading between the lines you send what would be Y commands to the A
>axis (??). I noticed however that a high percentage of CNC programs
>do support an A. So what is the real value in an A and should I
>really search out another CAD/CAM to get the full benefit?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Ken

Hi Ken;

It all depends upon what you have/want to have/or want to do. An A axis means
that you can do horizontal or vertical rotary tables, tiltable spindle heads,
or other add on goodies.

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