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14th Jul 2018, 01:47 PM #1Most Valued Member
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Surface Plate Question
Hi all,
Im looking to finally pull the trigger on a granite surface plate. I have a busget of around $1200 and so far the biggest i can get for that coin is a 630x630x100 grade 00 with stand delivered to Dandenong from Sydney.
That gives me a diagonal of around 890mm which is ok but still limits me for some of the longer stuff.
Ideally a 600 x 900 would really make me happy.
Ive done a reasonable search for price and availability so i think its probably the best size for the price and grade. Second hand comes up from time to time but never when i have the cash waiting!!
Anyone seen any better deals or similar deal for a 900mm plate?
Hare and forbes have a plate for around the 1K mark (less when they have a special) but they are slightly smaller at 600x600. Thats about 850mm diagonal.
Simon
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14th Jul 2018, 03:20 PM #2Most Valued Member
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All I would say buying an import plate, do you have a way to check the grade? Can you get a bigger plate in your budget if you drop down to 0? its still wayyyyyyy flatter than we are capable of working to in a non temperature controlled environment anyway. Like I said in another thread a while ago, Used CMM table might be a good option, youll need to call around though,
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14th Jul 2018, 07:22 PM #3Most Valued Member
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Whats a CMM table?
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A coordinate measuring machine (CMM) is a device that measures the geometry of physical objects by sensing discrete points on the surface of the object with a probe. Various types of probes are used in CMMs, including mechanical, optical, laser, and white light.
I think this is what CMM is refered to.
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14th Jul 2018, 10:11 PM #5Most Valued Member
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Fair enough. Why would i want one of those instead of a surface plate?
Simon
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15th Jul 2018, 01:14 AM #7Most Valued Member
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Sorry I should have been clearer, coordinate measuring machines are often scrapped as tgeir very specialised control software becomes obsolete fast but the hardware is still fine. That's how I got my 1000x600 table for $100. Has nice fixturing points too.
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Thanks. Is there a specific search i do for one of those, as in a term or word?
Simon
Sent from my SM-G900I using TapatalkGirl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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Girl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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15th Jul 2018, 09:45 AM #10Most Valued Member
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I dont know if youll find them online, i just called the local hexagon(company that used to be brown and sharpe) agent and asked if they were scrapping anything.
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Thanks. I would never have thought of that.
Simon
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Hi Simon
You could try Hi-Tech metrology in Melbourne
I brought a ex CMM plate from them for cheap. Also picked up a right angle granite plate while I was there ( think 3 ft wide x 3 ft long x 3ft high)
Worth a call ( they also have new plates )
Cheers
Mark
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Thanks Mark.
Sent from my SM-G900I using TapatalkGirl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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Does anyone in SA live close to Gepps Cross?
There is a 2100x750x250 SP there. It has threaded brass inserts which i dont know much about and the seller (S/H dealer) cannot tell me much about it.
If its ok to use for scrapeing then im willing to skull drag it back on a Bunnings trailer. I estimate it much weigh about a tonne.
Simon
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