Hi all,
I am just starting to do some of my own research into milling machine features. My only CNC experience is with a 2-1/2 axis Prototrak AGE3 controller. I can change the diameter of the end mill on that machine fairly easy without affecting the program in order to fine tune a feature size. I was wondering if that is a common feature on most if not all of the bigger, regular, CNC machines. I'm thinking of something like the Akiri-Seiki, More-Seiki, Okuma, etc. Is it possible to fine tune the tool diameter without having to reload the software.
I understand that this is a very basic question but any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Randy