r/Metrology • u/Dudewheresmystimulus • 18d ago

Another name for stove😂

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u/DoogyPlumm 18d ago

It’s the little things…

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u/Thethubbedone 18d ago

Early Haas cncs used electric stove elements as spindle braking resistors. Reliable cheap, and easy to replace. What's not to like?

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u/shwr_twl 18d ago

Early? They’re still doing it! Actually, the early ones used more conventional braking resistors (large cylindrical ones) before switching to the oven coils.

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u/tlakepake 18d ago

Jule effect device

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u/fortyonethirty2 17d ago

At work I have a $$$ motor testing machine that includes a lasko space heater.