engage half-nut and power feed simultaneously — you’ll break gears.
“That little beast,” the estate executor said, sipping coffee. “No one’s bid. Too old. No screen.” emco compact 5 manual exclusive
When operating the machine "manually," the operator is still interacting with the CNC controller, known as the Emco TM02 or TM04 (depending on the vintage). engage half-nut and power feed simultaneously — you’ll
The Emco Compact 5 has quirks. For instance, engaging the power feed while the lead screw is turning can crash the carriage into the chuck if the stop dogs are not set. The manual contains a dedicated "Safety" section that warns against leaving the chuck key in place—a lesson written in blood in machine shop lore. ” the estate executor said
“There,” Klaus whispered. “Now you’re a machinist.”