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  1. #1
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    What are rings from SuperSpacer

    These rings came with my Tormach SuperSpacer 6". I have no idea what they're for; there's nothing in the operator's manual. Anyone know?

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    Re: What are rings from SuperSpacer

    I don't have a super spacer but I believe that those are masking disks for the 24 position indexing plate. Search the Practical Machinist website for "How to Mount a Masking Plate/Super Spacer" or try https://tinyurl.com/wyb7kad

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    Re: What are rings from SuperSpacer

    from left to right.. the 1st Index ring is 90 degree...2nd is 45 degree.. 120 next...180 next

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    Re: What are rings from SuperSpacer

    I see. So you'd use those if you were using the SuperSpacer manually and not controlling with CNC.
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    Re: What are rings from SuperSpacer

    I believe that that is correct.

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    Re: What are rings from SuperSpacer

    Quote Originally Posted by scott216 View Post
    I see. So you'd use those if you were using the SuperSpacer manually and not controlling with CNC.
    For no particular reason I installed the blank one "no notches" that way the lock has no place to lock. Not installing one at all does the same thing and I don't think the lever can engage anything to damage the unit either way.

  7. #7
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    Re: What are rings from SuperSpacer

    Those plates predate cnc, but when doing production and drilling holes at standard increments, you can do it super fast manually. If your super spacer isn't CNC driven, they are still super handy for that purpose.

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