Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] DRO questions

In a message dated 2/10/2003 8:25:14 AM Central Standard Time, xyz@...
writes:

> I see several DRO's have a feature for Bolt Hole Pattern.
> If a DRO output is not connected to a controller of a mill how does it help
> in doing a Bolt Hole Pattern ?
> Just how is it used ?
>

Hans: If you put a disk or flange on the mill, and wanna drill, say, 12
holes near the rim, equally-spaced in DEGREES, you gotta do some trig, and
write-down all the X- and Y-coordinates of each hole. If a DRO can do the
math FOR you, I can see where that'd be very helpful! I have done a few such
things (with max. six holes?), and it is time-consuming, so any "calculator
automation", even if not "CNC", would be very useful!


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