Gunsmithing Fixture for truing actions on a CNC mill??

[GasLight]

Hey all,

Looking to see if there are any pictures or ideas out there for a fixture to true actions on a CNC Mill? I am most curious about how to handle any runout in the Z axis of the indicating rod without a 5th axis?

Anyway, would be greatful for any pictures and ideas.

Dave

 

[AJ_Goddard]

Chad Dixon at Long Rifles Inc has been doing it for years.

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/showthread.php?t=91240

 

[GasLight]

That all makes perfect sense to me other than dialing out the runout on the mandrel in the Z axis. I am guessing that whole chuck somehow rocks and isn't clamped down tight on the table?

 

[GasLight]

damn, re-read and see where he explains it is like a 4-legged stool with adjustable legs :blush:

am now curious what holds the whole assembly down to the table.

I can envision something like Nate's adjustable chuck, might work well also

 

[AJ_Goddard]

I can envision something like Nate's adjustable chuck, might work well also

I think Nate's adjustable chuck would work just fine also. Both fixtures give you the adjustment needed to dial in the bolt raceway. I thought Nates ball and sock design was a rather inovative approach to dialing in an action and I see no reason why you couldn't adapt it to a CNC mill.

 

[jrm850]

How about something like this? It won't be as quick or solid as the one Mr. Dixon has made, but it should work.

 

[LRI]

You guys ain't seen nothin yet.

Stand by, we made a change. A BIG change. . .

I will have an announcement a little later.

C.

 

[ugsly]

Chad, did you build a flux capacitor?

Kc

 

[LRI]

Chad, did you build a flux capacitor?

Kc

Nope. Time Machine.

Kitamura MyCenter 2X!

 

[paul2atlo8]

Eagerly awaiting.