When machining irregularly shaped workpiece held in face plate, counterbalancing is done by clamping weights. This is done After mounting the face plate on the spindle nose and keeping the spindle in neutral position.
27) When machining irregularly shaped workpiece held in face plate, counterbalancing is done by clamping weights. This is done
After mounting the face plate on the spindle nose and keeping the spindle in neutral position
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