Jan 16, 2008 · i've read several threads about members using parallels when setting up their milling vise but i'm not sure how there actually placed or there intended use. sorry i'm new to the chip making …

Aug 6, 2012 · Adjustable Parallels are nice if you work with castings or need support outside a vise, in a similar fashion to a machinist jack. Not the best in production as they tend to move. I like parallels …

Jun 8, 2006 · Otherwise, if you're parts aren't that wide and don't have any thru-features, I'd use a wavy parallel...and wavy parallels are decent at keeping parallels in place.

Mar 31, 2019 · Hey Everybody! I'm new to machining! just got my first CNC mill and I already love it! I am looking to make some parallels and I am not sure whether to go with aluminum or Steel. …

Feb 11, 2014 · I'm looking for ideas to retain parallels in a vise tower in a horizontal mill. We're using hard jaws with parallels in a Kurt vise tower. We have plates bolted to the sides of the jaws to use as …

Jun 8, 2006 · They are a regular set of parallels with a 1/4" square brass bar screwed to the bottom edge of the parallel. Mounted in the upper surface of the brass bar are a pair of spring loaded steel …

May 26, 2022 · Howdy folks! I'm a Tool & Die noob on the hunt for the tools and equipment required for my Tool & Die courses. Among the must-haves on the equipment list is a set of 1/8-inch thick solid …

May 1, 2005 · Hi In some of my machining attempts on my mill. I have had a hard time getting the bottom edge of the part to sit on both parallels with uniform pressure. I just came across this hold …

When and why to use incremental positioning commands in your CNC programs The rotational A, B, and C axes essential for 4 and 5-axis machining How axis systems differ between mills and lathes …

Dec 22, 2004 · A couple of 'parallels' that could be retracted away from the surface for machining comes to mind. Could be plates, fingers or swing-type washer to locate surface you wish to blend. If you …