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Hello Ladies and Gentlemen (and all other members hyah hah)
I have a Model 70 Rusnok Vertical Milling head mounted on the 2 inch overarm of a Hardinge TM Mill.
What method do you use to tram your head? I know there are lots of methods, I use a few, but it can only help to know what other ways are out there.
I have an EZ Tram "Nano Tram" stand that goes over the vice, and use an indicator and swing it in a collet. This method is not always an option because it can interfere with work in the vice, since it has to span over the vice. This defeats the purpose.
I occasionally use a square from the mill table to the side of the Rusnok, which has a flat machined on the side for this purpose. But again, not always possible.
I also have one of those Coaxial indicators, which is great, but uses a lot of "Z" room, and I have had situations with a rotary table and chuck where it wouldn't fit!
What methods do you guys use? What tips and tricks have you found helpful to do this more accurately, quickly, simply? Or what is just the best and most accurate way when you have time and space?
Thanks for your opinions!
Bernie
I have a Model 70 Rusnok Vertical Milling head mounted on the 2 inch overarm of a Hardinge TM Mill.
What method do you use to tram your head? I know there are lots of methods, I use a few, but it can only help to know what other ways are out there.
I have an EZ Tram "Nano Tram" stand that goes over the vice, and use an indicator and swing it in a collet. This method is not always an option because it can interfere with work in the vice, since it has to span over the vice. This defeats the purpose.
I occasionally use a square from the mill table to the side of the Rusnok, which has a flat machined on the side for this purpose. But again, not always possible.
I also have one of those Coaxial indicators, which is great, but uses a lot of "Z" room, and I have had situations with a rotary table and chuck where it wouldn't fit!
What methods do you guys use? What tips and tricks have you found helpful to do this more accurately, quickly, simply? Or what is just the best and most accurate way when you have time and space?
Thanks for your opinions!
Bernie
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