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    Re: Tormach ATC accuracy

    Actually, i'm not sure what I was thinking. Since i'm measuring the ATC disc at one point relative to the table, the 0.032" variance must be in the disc(or the shaft), so ATC tilt is not going to fix...
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    Re: Tormach ATC accuracy

    I took all the forks off to check them, but then I also checked the height of the ATC(the track between the 2 station mounting holes) as the ATC rotates relative to the table with a dial. I found...
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    Re: Tormach ATC accuracy

    Thanks for the reply, it looks like you are dead on. I just checked it and it appears both are the case:

    First, I found that any tool I load from the ATC has at least a small gap(I can fit paper...
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    Tormach ATC accuracy

    Hello,

    Recently I made a part that required a precise 1.5mm deep pocket. Due to the shape of the pocket I had to use 3 different tools, a 1/2" CRB 3FL to face the stock down, then a 3/8" and a...
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    Re: Assorted questions PCNC770

    I just wanted to say thank you for all the suggestions. I changed to carbide mills, changed the belt to hi and started using HSMAdvisor instead of the camworks F&S library. I have made several parts...
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    Re: Assorted questions PCNC770

    Thank you both for the replies, this has been very useful already. I did not realize that the rigidity of the machine had such an impact, but it makes a lot of sense now that I think about it.

    I...
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    Assorted questions PCNC770

    Hello,

    I apologize for the length of the post and what I'm sure are dumb questions!

    I am relatively new to machining and use a PCNC 770 with the ATC, enclosure and flood coolant. We machine...
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