Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] toolchange idea for small mills wasRe: To tool change, or not...

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> > Another thought would be to mount the turret head on a miniature
> > rotary table like the 4th axis on the Maxnc, Sherline etc. Use the
> > stepper or servo to index the turret as well as position to any
> > machining angle. Problem here is we're starting to hang a lot of
> > weight on the Z axis but imagine the possibilities. Could really
> > make use of the multi axis capabilities of the upcoming Master6.
> > Nelson
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> I've got a Sherline CNC ready rotary table on order for my Taig mill
> to try out the 5th axis concept, by mounting it on the Z-axis slide.
> Although I'm looking for a lightweight rotary table to mount on a
> gantry router I'm designing as I think the Sherline table will be too
> heavy for that machine.
> see:
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