Ram
The ram allows the head to be moved in and out of the machine to enable machining of a variety of workpiece configurations. The head is connected to the column via the ram.
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Head Adapter
The head is attached to the ram via the head adapter. On some machines, this adapter provides a pivot motion and can be positioned by the head tilt worm gear shown below.
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Head Tilt Worm Gear
The head tilt worm gear allows the head to pivot up and down.
![](http://toolnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TiltWorm.jpg)
Head Tilt Locks
When the head is in the desired position, the head tilt locks are tightened.
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Auxiliary Attachment Mount
On the rear of the ram is a mount to which various attachments can be affixed. Examples of attachments that are available include shaper heads (video) and cherrying heads (video).
![](http://toolnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/AuxAttachmentMount-1024x769.jpg)
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