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    Tormach Fab Lab: How to use a Companion Horizontal Spindle

    10/ 10/ 2013

    Shop talk Clamps Kress Milling fab lab fab lab skill builder chuck spindle setup Horizontal Spindle Companion Spindle CAM 4th Axis Universal Spindle Arm

      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

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