Tail Stock
The Tail Stock, also known as a Foot Stock, is a device often used as part of a lathe, wood-turning lathe, or in conjunction with a rotary table on a milling machine. It is usually used to apply support to the longitudinal rotary axis of a workpiece being machined, while it is inserted in a hole in the center of the workpiece. It can also be mounted on a lathe to hold drilling or reaming tools for machining a hole in the workpiece. The tool is stationary, while the workpiece rotates. Holes can be cut along the axis that the workpiece is set on to spin.
Usually, the Tail Stock is moved to the approximate position where it will be needed, sliding along its way. It is locked in place there, and the tool mounted to it is moved with a lead-screw to the exact position. When tools like a drill bit or reamer are used, the feed is done with this lead-screw.
Tail Stock Info
By clicking the Tail Stock name, you can display the essential device information in the right pane of the dialog box.
Name |
Enter the name of the Tail Stock |
Tail Stock Number |
Enter the Tail Stock number |
Catalog No. |
Enter Tail Stock catalog number |
Min Spin |
Enter Minimum Spin |
Max Spin |
Enter Max Spin |
Motion Direction |
The normal vector to the 'working face' of the Tail Stock. |
Number of Axes |
Number of Tail Stock axes |
Options
Dwell |
Refer to Turret Dwell option |
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Rotation |
Refer to Turret Rotation option |
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Spindles Synchronization |
Refer to Turret Spindles Synchronization option |
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Axes Synchronization |
Refer to Turret Axes Synchronization option |
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Check Torque |
Refer to Table Check Torque option |
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Activate the Tail Stock to advance or retract |
NONE, ADVANCE/RETRACT, ON/OFF, ON |
Coordsys
Refer to the Turret CoordSys.
Axes
Refer to the Turret Axes.