I've got a problem....
I am trying to come up with a solution for machining a 97" long part using a vertical mill with a 84" maximum travel in the x-axis. As of now I am using multiple clampings in order to face both ends to length and drill two holes.
I have thinking about using m-code relays to shift the part laterally along the x-axis in order to reach both ends. I am working with extrusions and tolerances are quite large so precision is not extremely critical. This sounds like a fairly easy task, however being a newbie I have never worked with m-code relays before.
Has anybody had any experience with this?
Other than purchasing a new machine, or using multiple clampings, are these my only options?
Thanks,