On 12/10/2013 12:50 PM, Dave Cole wrote: > I've got an Erickson QC30 on my Bridgeport CNC mill. > R8 does not maintain any accurate Z reference after a tool change. > So while you can change tools quickly, how much time does re-referencing > the Z axis use on repetitive parts? > > Why do you say that? You can get end mill holders for R8, and they are as repeatable as any other tool holder. Yes, collets won't give you repeatable length, of course. I have a whole tray of end mill holders, and rarely use the collets.
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