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Posted by Boo on April 8, 2008, 8:28 pm
Please log in for more thread options >> I've got a Warco VMC and the head on this tilts and swivels. I can
>> understand the use of the head being able to tilt (left and right) but
>> what earthly use is it for it to be able to swivel around on its column ?
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> My FB2 also has tilts and swivels, though I have never had the need to
> use them. However, ISTM that swivel would be required if you wish to use
> power feed (usually only available on the x-axis) with the head tilted,
> for example to cut a keyway with a slitting saw or a deep slot on an
> angled surface. In effect, this combination of movements converts a
> vertical mill into a (rather flimsy) horizontal one.
OK, I never thought of combining the two axes at the same time. As you say, it
would be a little flimsy though.
Thanks,
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Boo
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>I've got a Warco VMC and the head on this tilts and swivels. I can
>understand the use of the head being able to tilt (left and right) but
>what earthly use is it for it to be able to swivel around on its column ?
>
>Just curious,
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