RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Reed switch for limits - anyone done it?

Sounds like a good idea to me. Mount the magnet under the table, no
worries of steel building up on it. They should be much more accurate
than clunky mechanical switches. You could even use door/window switches
from Radio Shack. These are pre-encased with mounting holes, if you
don't want to use the double-side tape.

The trick to using microswitches (for those of us who do) is to mount
them so the roller arm is moved when an overtravel happens, but not in
the way of the travel.

Regards,
JJ

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: mszollar [mailto:kenargo@...]
> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 1:27 AM
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> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Reed switch for limits - anyone done it?
>
>
> I was considering using small magnets and micro reed switches
> mounted into the base of my Sherline mill to be used for limit and
> home switches. I figured that mounting magnets into the underside
> of the table and the switch in the mated surface would be a good
> solution; nothing exposed, nothing to break is overtravel happens
> and fast switches.
>
> Before I drill and mount I thought it a good idea to check the group
> and see if anyone else has gone this route and what they thought of
> the idea (good or bad).
>
> Thanks,
> Ken
>
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