4th Axis Integration...? Suggestions please!
Thanks Gerry...
Yeah I can see what you mean by loosing rigidity...Would I be correct in saying that the center line of the 4 Axis should be the Z Axis extent..? That is if I was using the 4 Axis in the horizontal position...
I guess I should try and explain what I'm trying to achieve...
I'd like to create a 4th Axis...
The 4th Axis can be used in either the Horizontal (Lathe Mode) or Vertical (Rotary Milling Table Mode...)
Firstly... I'm not trying to achieve the same capacity of a lathe... Probably only 75mm in Diameter max... Which will lend itself towards using a 3" chuck...
Think of a mini lathe bolted into the table...
In its vertical position it'll be used create compound curved surfaces or angled milling cuts...
Any suggestions on incorporating such an axis...? Height and travel of Z Axis seems to be the key...
I could make a secondary bed below the table Height that is lower again then pack/Jack up the 4th Axis as required for increased flexibility...
Anyone got any ideas...?
Or have achieved such a setup...? :idea:(group)