If you are doing some fairly basic machining, you can use the wizards in mach to go directly from idea to cutting. There are some CAD programs with CAM "add-ins" so that it all works together. Can't give you a list but I know they are out there.
Drill chucks are for drilling! They are generally held together with a jacobs taper and are not designed to resist side loading when milling. Does the KX3 have a spindle which accepts tool holders or is it just a collet chuck (like ER16 or something)? Anyway, you will need a different collet for each size shank of bit. You probably only need a few to start, then you can buy more as you feel the need.
Matt |