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Quite simply put, the combination of a Plain Milling Machine and the "sub head" as you illustrate it, would make it possible with a dividing head that can be geared to the table screw, to cut spirals, including gears, without the need for a Universal Milling Machine. I have always had Universal Milling Machines in my shop, and it is more convenient to cut spirals with them, mostly easier to set up. I have a #2 Brown & Sharpe Universal Light Type with the true Universal Milling Attachment that swivels in two planes to any angle, and the short lead attachment, with which threads may be milled; I think it reduces all the normal spirals that can be cut by a factor of 20:1.
If there is any interest, I have the change gear unit and change gears for spiral cutting for a #2 Cincinnati (#2MI) Universal Milling Machine that I would like to sell.
If there is any interest, I have the change gear unit and change gears for spiral cutting for a #2 Cincinnati (#2MI) Universal Milling Machine that I would like to sell.