Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Z axis

With a bit of electrical and/or programming skill, I see no reason why
someone doesn't set up a Bridgeport type mill to take advantage of both the
knee movement and the quill movement.
This would provide about 21" of Z axis.

Just set up the machine to always operate the knee until it gets to it's
upper movement limit and hits a stop switch. Then switch to the quill for
further movement.

If not being able to stop at the same place every time would be a problem,
then the system could bet set to move a max of say 15-3/4 inches and then
switch to the quill. That would provide a 1/4" overtravel cushion.

Smoke

> really appreciate having 16" of vertical travel under computer control.
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