RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] New machine zeroing trick with laser

HI Fred,

I saw one offered at the MMM show in Visalia CA last year. There's a
website for it, I'll try to find it.

Alan KM6VV

>
> I don't know if it is really new or not, but it is new to me.
>
> <snip>
> They have installed a laser pointer onto the Z axis, aimed at the
> table below the spindle. The laser pointer is offset somewhat from
> the spindle centerline, so it stays mounted during machine
> operation. They have placed a pin-hole aperture over the laser
> pointer lens to reduce the size of the spot projected below.
>
> <snip>
> Fred Smith
> http://www.cadcamcadcam.com/hobby
>