I have loads of tools and loads of inserts. Not matched them all up yet but my failing is Tool holders.
But as there is looking like a full lockdown or at least tier 4 for some months to come I am preparing myself.
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But as there is looking like a full lockdown or at least tier 4 for some months to come I am preparing myself.In case anyone was wondering why I wanted to use a parallell shank its because I watched this video.View attachment 267183
I just thought they would be a standard tool inserts.
The bonus is it wont be something I need on a weekly basis.
can you use sleeves to sleeve then down??I thought this one was going to do what I wanted BUT its the opposite. Its just an adapter for a set size and its actually held in a collet chuck.
I assume the principle could be used to made adaapters that sticl out of larger end mill holders as I only have a 1 inch holder. But that would add stick out and flex and induce inaccuracies. so I was thinking of maybe reducers with a slot/hole in that allows a longer grub screw to contact the flat on the thinner tool??? Any observations appreciated??
I assume the principle could be used to made adaapters that sticl out of larger end mill holders as I only have a 1 inch holder. But that would add stick out and flex and induce inaccuracies. so I was thinking of maybe reducers with a slot/hole in that allows a longer grub screw to contact the flat on the thinner tool??? Any observations appreciated??
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Could you let us know the taper in your machine's spindle and the shank diameter of the cutter? That way, we will be in a better position to offer good advice.
sorry its an R8 for a bridge port. Not sure what that cutter I purchased is yet! But I was thinking of making it universal with sleeves if possible.
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You don't really want to be messing about with sleeves unless you are shrinking them on.
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The more interfaces you have between cutter and spindle, the less secure the cutter will be. Perhaps wait until the cutter is delivered and buy a proper R8 collet for it of the correct measurement system. Consider the replacement cost of the cutter body and the trashed inserts if it does walk.
I thought you might say that....
