Setting Z on milling machine

Setting Z on milling machine

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14 February 2011 at 23:16 #64116
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Hi

Try this

Make an accurate 5 mm hardened setting peice. dont use your best slips

Using electronic hand wheel . wind quill down carefully touch setting peice.

go to controls Datum set Z +5 enter . After make sure you send Z home to clear job and clamps.I suppose you cold use this for Touching down as well

Regards Nobby
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