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The essential double-swivel  Universal Head

The head shown with its front rotated to place the spindle facing forwards and equipped with the makers "Zero-set" attachment. Although vernier scales and extractor dowels were provided as part of the standard equipment, where even higher accuracy was required this attachment was necessary. The unit consisted of sensors and positioning buttons that allowed the head to be set at the four principal 90° positions and also for the vertical and horizontal positions of the spindle. Readings were shown on an electronic indicator fastened to the column. Positioning accuracy was claimed as being to within 0.925 mm (0.0005") at the outer end of a 305 mm (12-inch) test bar held in the spindle nose.


Section through the Universal Head showing the pre-loaded double-taper roller bearings. On the High-Column model these bearings were listed as being of the very much more expensive, high-precision Gamet - presumably in place of ones having an ordinary level of accuracy.



On the CS range of Elgamills rulers and verniers were provided as standard equipment - these able to be augmented by illuminated magnifying readers that improved both the speed and accuracy of the reading. Other measuring systems such as the about-to-be-obsolete optical readers and recently introduced digital readouts were also available.

Free standing auxiliary bed for use with CS and DR Elgamills. 1000 mm wide, it could be had in lengths of 1038, 2038 and 3038 (41", 82" and 121"). Special beds could also be provided including extra-large bedplates or the High-Column models


Free-standing, heavy duty square-form rotary table designed for use with the Elgamill High-Column model - though able to be used on other models as well.. Able to provide both transverse and rotary motions, it was intended to assist with work on large components and was available in any custom size. 1800 mm square and driven by hydraulics, the standard table had horizontal travels from 1.5 metres to 5.0 metres.

Twelve-speed rotary table intended for mounting on the beds of the CS, DR and CR15V3 Elgamills. A self-contained, electrically-driven unit with a built-in control panel, it was able to carry a weight of 1.25 tons with its twelve rotary speeds ranging from 0.046 to 2.16 r.p.m. Eight indexing positions and hydraulic locking were provided.
In addition to listed items, Butler also offered a standard production angle plate 1220 mm high and 1015 mm wide and another 1220 mm high and 508 mm wide as well as offering to construct any to special order. In addition and tilting and box tables were also available and built to a customer's particular requirements.


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