overview Why would I use such a tool (is this a tool????) in the Proxxon MF70

[Algol1957]

Is it used to ensure that an object is setup correctly, I.e. level or parallel?

 

[Stevedownunder]

Hi Jim,
Great little teaser.
I would say it is a probe for a CMM.
In your Proxxon you might use it for an edge finder and if you got really tricky with the help of a multi meter it could help ensure a higher degree of accuracy.
Then again I could be way off the mark.

Cheers,
Stephen.

 

[Uwek]

I am with Stephen - in german we say "Kantenfinder" means "edgefinder"
or it is a mill wich you destroyed ....

 

[Steef66]

or it is a mill wich you destroyed ....

ROFL

 

[Stevedownunder]

By the way a CMM is a Coordinate measuring machine.

 

[Fish&Chip]

By the way a CMM is a Coordinate measuring machine.

Agrre with this hypothesis too, but the size of the ball must be known accurately to deduce the distance from the edge.

 

[Steef66]

Agrre with this hypothesis too, but the size of the ball must be known accurately to deduce the distance from the edge.

You don't take measurement with a Proxxon MF70. So this is not a probe to take the measurement in mine opinion.

 

[RogerD]

A worn out old ball-end mill with special rust stain effects found in an old barn off a highway somewhere around Brooklyn.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Greetings folks! That is me again, talking about Proxxon MF70 (hope you are not tired). This time, before the actual tutorial, I'd like to make a little quiz and see the responses. If you don't know, just do your best guess, the tutorial will follow shortly, in a few days...

Don't forget to vote!!! Good Luck!!!

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My wag(wild ass guess) is that it is used to zero the Z axis? or my second guess is that it doesn't belong on the Proxxon machine at all... lol

 

[Jimsky]

Is it a ball burnisher?

Oh...no...but it's worth trying.

 

[Jimsky]

Looks to me something to shape polymer clay.
Or to burn wood when used in the mill also to polish like a PCD ball end mill

Um...shape a polymer clay...I may try one day, mon ami.

 

[Jimsky]

A worn out old ball-end mill with special rust stain effects found in an old barn off a highway somewhere around Brooklyn.

bingo...but no cigar...

 

[Jimsky]

My wag(wild ass guess) is that it is used to zero the Z axis? or my second guess is that it doesn't belong on the Proxxon machine at all... lol

You guessed it correct, Jack! It is nothing to do with just a Proxxon mill and could be used on any mill, perhaps. Also, I like the way you think about the 'zero' axis.

 

[Jimsky]

Is it used to ensure that an object is setup correctly, I.e. level or parallel?

Well, Algo, you hit the nail on the head...

 

[Jimsky]

Hi Jim,
Great little teaser.
I would say it is a probe for a CMM.
In your Proxxon you might use it for an edge finder and if you got really tricky with the help of a multi meter it could help ensure a higher degree of accuracy.
Then again I could be way off the mark.

Cheers,
Stephen.

Greetings Stephen, you guys are solid rocks when it comes to machinery and its use of it.

 

[Jimsky]

I am with Stephen - in german we say "Kantenfinder" means "edgefinder"
or it is a mill wich you destroyed ....

Oh no...I am not that good, wouldn't shape so nice destroyed endmill, but I may try...

 

[dockattner]

or it is a mill which you destroyed ....

this answer from Kill Drill himself...

 

[Uwek]

this answer from Kill Drill himself...

Upps .... I am very experienced in this

 

[Jack Sparrow]

You guessed it correct, Jack! It is nothing to do with just a Proxxon mill and could be used on any mill, perhaps. Also, I like the way you think about the 'zero' axis.

There you go. Now I think I should go buy a lottery ticket. I seem to be having some good luck today. lol

 

[Steef66]

Well, Algo, you hit the nail on the head...

LOL I use a broken mill for that.