You can set up a companion spindle with our Horizontal Spindle Arm Mount for milling in the XZ (G18) or YZ (G19) plane. This can be a great technique for doing light milling on the end of a very long workpiece. In this episode of Tormach Fab Lab, Mike C. demonstrates how to get this setup right. [youtube]http://youtu.be/0oBlsirN4t8[/youtube] You can now also model this setup in SprutCAM by taking advantage of the brand new Tormach PCNC machine definitions in SputCAM 8. Here's a video that shows how to get that started as well. [youtube]http://youtu.be/r8l99stgL8s[/youtube] Want to try this out for yourself? We've got the Kress High Speed Spindle and all of the mounting clamps and brackets for sale here: Tormach eStore - Companion Spindles More Tormach Fab Lab Videos:
- How to Setup a 2-Jaw Chuck on a 4th Axis
- How to Setup a 3-Jaw Chuck on a 4th Axis
- How to Setup a 4-Jaw Chuck on a 4th Axis
- Toolmaker Vises Tips
- How to use a Coaxial Indicator
- Fixture Plate Basics
- Getting Started with Tension/Compression Tapping
- Getting Started with Auto-Reversing Tapping
- How to Swing Indicate a Square
- How to Swing Indicate a Circle
- How to Bore an OD
- How to Bore an ID
- How to Use a Sine Vise
- Tips for using Strap Clamps
- How to Square a Block
