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03-18-2009, 06:31 PM
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| 4th Axis Setup Help I don't have a 4th axis yet but have always been curious how to setup a 4th axis on a knee mill accurately. Is it as simple as chucking in an accurate round bar and using a dial indicator as you would setup a vice? TIA    |
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03-18-2009, 09:21 PM
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| Yes! Indicate the body of the rotary table just like a vise, and then indicate a gauge pin or similar. Using a known diameter pin lets you find out the exact centerline-to-table distance, which is useful for setting toolheights to the 4th axis centerline. |
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03-18-2009, 11:19 PM
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| Thanks. |
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