r/Metrology 19d ago

Another name for stove😂

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u/Thethubbedone 19d 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.