Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Horizontal to Vertical

Hi, Alan, i just bought a Burke horiz mill, give me a e-mail offline
ka1bbg@... . thanks

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From: "Alan Rothenbush" <beer@...>
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Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 9:20 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Horizontal to Vertical


>
> It's easy to do both, convert it to vertical while maintaining the
> horizontal capability.
>
> Simply attach a suitable vertical head to the overarm. Really quite
common.
> Bridgeport J heads are the usual choice .. for smaller machines, I think
an
> M head is called for. ( Or is it the other way 'round )
>
> I have a Burke, an even smaller HMill than what's in question here. I
> also rounded up an older Rusnok vertical head. Just last night, I FINALLY
> got a chance to USE the Rusnok on the little Burke ( as opposed to just
> playing with it ).
>
> Worked REALLY well .. so well that I now HAVE to CNC it. Previously, I
> was only thinking about adding variable speed drive to the X axis, but
> now it's GOT to be CNC'd.
>
> Alan
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