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We cut allot of "G18" semi circles where center line is about Y axis kellered along X axis. I'm looking at getting a 45° head for our 3 axis dept because we run into allot of situations with tiny (.060R) fillet radii at the bottom of walls, running up said half-circles. 45 head would allow the use of fairly stubby endmills (band-aid 5axis solution).
questions / suggestions needed are:
1. is there a 45 head that can be easily swung 180° without losing more than .002-.004" accuracy? no re-indicating; i'm thinking of a spring loaded pin or just a custom anti rotation clamp on spindle. manual loading is acceptable.
2. what would be the preferred programming/ setup method for inexperienced operators? would you use a tool setter to obtain the radius and input that into Misc. values.. etc? It would be nice if all the operator had to do is set the TLO same as a tool directly in spindle.
TIA
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