T560 - What's your method to align a new VR diamond?
I use the mono microscope, then add the new diamond and check that it is square in the shank, then push down a bit to secure with Souri tool.
It never seems like it can be consistent?
Are there any additional tools to use to make this job a bit easier? as you all know the cutting diamond is so small.
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
It never seems like it can be consistent?
Are there any additional tools to use to make this job a bit easier? as you all know the cutting diamond is so small.
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Re: T560 - What's your method to align a new VR diamond?
ps: I was shown by Souri in training session, but was a little vague due to travelling all night.. Forgive me!!
Re: T560 - What's your method to align a new VR diamond?
Good question which i asked me a lot of times too, because this one is very importand for a good cutting result.
Also even the diamond is aligned properly under the microscope, doesnt mean that it will be good after the cutting head is installed.
The swingarm can be crooked or bend and you dont have any repetition accuracy anyway.
So i think the best result will be if the diamond and headaligned is verified when installed?!
I use some tools like a template, "precision spirit level", in the end cutting a silent groove watching it under a 200x Microscope
But i guess it can be done a lot easier.
Also even the diamond is aligned properly under the microscope, doesnt mean that it will be good after the cutting head is installed.
The swingarm can be crooked or bend and you dont have any repetition accuracy anyway.
So i think the best result will be if the diamond and headaligned is verified when installed?!
I use some tools like a template, "precision spirit level", in the end cutting a silent groove watching it under a 200x Microscope
But i guess it can be done a lot easier.
Re: T560 - What's your method to align a new VR diamond?
Surely there can be a tool to use?
My eyes are ok, but to get it 100% correct requires a tool.. Anyone on here use any other method?
Half tempted to work on this if anyone is interested or has any tips??
My eyes are ok, but to get it 100% correct requires a tool.. Anyone on here use any other method?
Half tempted to work on this if anyone is interested or has any tips??
Re: T560 - What's your method to align a new VR diamond?
IDEAS:
Stick a micro spirit level on the front of the cutterhead to get the vertical level. . Allow for the extra weight of the level.
As for getting the diamond in the shank straight, my gosh - the only idea would be to have some lines setup to use as a guide for the microscope????
Line up the cutterhead as straight in a 90 degree angle as possible, then use the template lines as a guide???
Anyone have any other suggestions ?
Stick a micro spirit level on the front of the cutterhead to get the vertical level. . Allow for the extra weight of the level.
As for getting the diamond in the shank straight, my gosh - the only idea would be to have some lines setup to use as a guide for the microscope????
Line up the cutterhead as straight in a 90 degree angle as possible, then use the template lines as a guide???
Anyone have any other suggestions ?
Re: T560 - What's your method to align a new VR diamond?
Which kind of microscope you guys are using to align the diamond in the right orientation?
If you guys can post links would be great. Thanks a lot in advanced.
If you guys can post links would be great. Thanks a lot in advanced.
Re: T560 - What's your method to align a new VR diamond?
I use this model for aligning stylii:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Byomic-BYO-ST3-Stereo-Microscope/dp/B00I6DHWZO
Really happy with the purchase, I use it for groove checking and fine solder work as well.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Byomic-BYO-ST3-Stereo-Microscope/dp/B00I6DHWZO
Really happy with the purchase, I use it for groove checking and fine solder work as well.
Re: T560 - What's your method to align a new VR diamond?
I use the scope that came with the lathe for stylus alignment, and an eyepiece I already had. 20x total on that setup.
For groove inspection I use the spencer scope on my 6N, 80x wide frame, total for that.
For groove inspection I use the spencer scope on my 6N, 80x wide frame, total for that.
making lathe cuts on a Presto 6N, HIFI stereo cuts on vinylrecorder
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http://www.audiogeography.com
Re: T560 - What's your method to align a new VR diamond?
Looks like i may have to buy a stereo microscope then!
Mono is just not "cutting" it. (Pun intended)
If you guys can totally vouch for it, and it helps then who am I to argue?
Mono is just not "cutting" it. (Pun intended)
If you guys can totally vouch for it, and it helps then who am I to argue?
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Re: T560 - What's your method to align a new VR diamond?
I use a stereo microscope too:
As you are looking down at the flat front facet of the diamond you can close one eye at a time and see the side facet for that eye-side. If the diamond is aligned correctly the amount of the left and right facet you can see with your left and right eye will be the same.
You can also look at it with both eyes open but the side facets will appear 'ghosty' because you are only seeing them through one eye.
Damn, I don't think I explained that very well, but it does work...
As you are looking down at the flat front facet of the diamond you can close one eye at a time and see the side facet for that eye-side. If the diamond is aligned correctly the amount of the left and right facet you can see with your left and right eye will be the same.
You can also look at it with both eyes open but the side facets will appear 'ghosty' because you are only seeing them through one eye.
Damn, I don't think I explained that very well, but it does work...
Re: T560 - What's your method to align a new VR diamond?
Thanks I will try that suggestion once I buy a microscope (stereo one)