I’m having a challenging time getting a zero setup on my mini mill (both Proxxon MF70 and FF230). I do not have a DRO (digital readout) installed just the knobs on the X, Y and Z axis. I’m getting pretty good at anchoring the work pieces on the X/Y table or in a clamp. My problem is finding the zero starting point. I understand the mechanics of an edge finder but have not gotten one yet. But even finding the edge with an edge finder one still has to extrapolate the zero position for a 1mm end mill…
What about figuring out zero for the top of a piece (Z axis). I’ve tried sliding a piece of paper under the end mill with limited success other than torn paper…
Any ideas, tricks or expertise would be wonderful.
Thanks all! Fair winds and following seas to you…
What about figuring out zero for the top of a piece (Z axis). I’ve tried sliding a piece of paper under the end mill with limited success other than torn paper…
Any ideas, tricks or expertise would be wonderful.
Thanks all! Fair winds and following seas to you…