The array of configurations is vast, but angle heads typically serve a common function: eliminate having to perform a separate operation to access a part feature when thenworkpiece can't be indexed.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 2016-01-15
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/angle-heads-multi-axis-machining/
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