the story is that i can set offsets for both tools, and go from tool to tool without changing anything and have repeatability.
I use the 4 post because I have it, its the origional tool post, you can use whatever size tool that fits in there because its upside down and the tool height is on the bottom side.
I just made a new handle for the x axis(dont have the electronics for the cnc done yet) and I can use it to its fullest travel, like I can either use it for parting and front one for turning, or use it to turn down the end like I have it set for now and the other one for turning or whatever I feel fit for it.
We do this often at work, but with up to 3 tool posts, you just have to make sure the tools clear the part when changing.
Jon |