On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 10:14:45AM +0000, Steve Blackmore wrote:
> On Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:04:58 +1100, you wrote:
>
>
> >Using programmed moves to and from the manual "tool-change station"
> >seems to be quicker, as well as avoiding loss of position information.
>
> That's normal - you would move to somewhere convenient with enough
> clearance to actually change the tool.
Then how does a need for jogging during tool change arise? That's the
bit that I don't get.
> >Now, what am I missing? ;-)
>
> Those of us who don't have a touch off plate ;)
While mine's also still missing the round tuit, a spring-supported
plate, held down by end-brackets: [-----] ought to suffice for
starters, I hope. I don't know if a piece of TC planer blade is good for
the small plate. (It shouldn't become marked by sharp tools. (OK, weaker
spirings may be in order.))
I see that a commercial "Z axis preset gauge" is A$275 down here, so a
DIY alternative is attractive. (And it's advertised with "LED lamp", but
no mention of an electrical output socket, so maybe no use, anyway.)
Erik
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