On 2016-12-04, Jim Wilkins wrote:
"DoN. Nichols" wrote in message
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On 2016-12-03, Jim Wilkins wrote:

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Yep. Universal mill (swivel table) and the geared index head
which you mentioned below and I snipped. I think that the term
"Universal mill" was not mentioned, but the rest was.

A modern vertical mill can cut a spiral (helix) without needing a
swiveling table by tilting the head sideways.

O.K. Thanks. I had not thought of that.

Enjoy,
DoN.

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