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I was wondering how you guys achieve a precise depth when machining a pocket in a part . Of course I'm talking about a job done on a pm932/45 hence the post in this section.
I would venture saying that you use the crank to lower the head (cutter) into the material because I normally raise the knee when at work. But I might be wrong. Is there another technique for these smaller machines ? Like maybe there is a way of using the quill and control the descent ?
I do have the z axis on my dro so I can tell how much I lowered the head with the crank. I guess I am wondering if there is a better way than the one I figured.
I would venture saying that you use the crank to lower the head (cutter) into the material because I normally raise the knee when at work. But I might be wrong. Is there another technique for these smaller machines ? Like maybe there is a way of using the quill and control the descent ?
I do have the z axis on my dro so I can tell how much I lowered the head with the crank. I guess I am wondering if there is a better way than the one I figured.