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2. |
Initial Setting |
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2.1 |
Place the fixture on the table of the machine. The base of the fixture has two parallel sides which must be
positioned inline to the table slideway. (90° to the spindle). Set with a dial indicator, then clamp the base to
the table with bolts through the two slots. |
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2.2 |
Select the appropriate clamping blade for the drill type. The angled one is for "V" flute gun drills, ensuring
the "F" mark is toward the front. The flat blade for half round drills. Store the unused blade on the tapped hole
provided on the "V" base. |
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2.3 |
Slide the gun drill or the half round drill in from the rear of workhead. With the knurled locking screw, lock on
the tube leaving the carbide tip completely clear of the "V" block and clamp. With both horizontal and vertical
scales set at zero, the drill's flat cutting surface should be parallel to the table. |
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2.4 |
Grind the drill by following steps outlined for the most common grinds. Custom nose grinds can be ground to your
requirements. It is recommended that a suitable dust collection be used. A cold gun or spraymist is recommended
for larger diameters. |
