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Well, we'll see how this goes... For the CNC machine, I'm going to try ER 32 collets. Normally, I've always used dedicated endmill holders because I'm a big fan of Weldon shank attachment which prevents the bit from shifting position -which by the way, always digs down deeper into the part and usually ruins it. -Funny how it's hard to put metal back on once it's been machined off...
Anyhow, time will tell if I like these or not but for now, I'm simply enjoying how nice they look. The main reason I went this route was to speed-up tool changes and re-zeroing the tool. I've worked-up a little procedure and if it pans out smoothly, I'll fill you all in.
I have a small production job going on now with the CNC mill and each part requires a few tool changes. If all goes well, the tool change will just involve swapping the collet, cutter and setting the bit height off a custom made (for this job) gage block.
They're so cute and fun to hold. -My wife threatened my life for putting them on the kitchen granite -Be warned about such family infractions!
And here you go... some eye-candy tool pics...
Ray
Anyhow, time will tell if I like these or not but for now, I'm simply enjoying how nice they look. The main reason I went this route was to speed-up tool changes and re-zeroing the tool. I've worked-up a little procedure and if it pans out smoothly, I'll fill you all in.
I have a small production job going on now with the CNC mill and each part requires a few tool changes. If all goes well, the tool change will just involve swapping the collet, cutter and setting the bit height off a custom made (for this job) gage block.
They're so cute and fun to hold. -My wife threatened my life for putting them on the kitchen granite -Be warned about such family infractions!
And here you go... some eye-candy tool pics...
Ray