RE:DRO

Message: 6
I'm not sure what you mean, Peter. What kind of block? Do you not use the
compound?

Tom

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Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 13:34:29 EST
From: PTENGIN@...
Subject: Re: RE: DRO

In a message dated 02/10/2000 8:12:47 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
thomas.b.smith1@... writes:

<< When a DRO is installed on a
small lathe, how many axes are used? I planned to only use two, since my
small 9" swing would make it impractical to fit an encoder on the compound
rest. The problem is the feed is so coarse for the carriage, how does one
get fine control, (and at the same time, account for compound travel)?

Tom >>

Tom,
I use two axis. I took off the compound on my 10" lathe and installed a
block under my Aloris tool post. So, X and z would be OK. However, if you
can
have multiple coordinate layers on your DRO, this would be nice as you could

have a zero point for your turning tool, your grooving tool, your threading
tool etc.
Peter
THRD, Inc.