I'm keen for CAD files.
Any idea on the spring force?
How long is the lever?
Hey guys,
Figured I would share my quick change tool set up. It uses 6 Belleville washers like tormach and a lever to compress the springs and release the tool. I can share the cad files if anyone is interested. After the parts are made, it took about 30 minutes to install.
I made a custom draw bar with some grade 9 threaded rod from McMaster and a long nut
I also 3D printed some tool holders for all my tools. I still need to mount the holders to the machine.
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I'm keen for CAD files.
Any idea on the spring force?
How long is the lever?
The washers I used have a flat load of 1272 lbs, here is what I used https://www.mcmaster.com/#9712k437/=17dnvyt
The lever is about 16" long and when I am not changing a tool, I flip the lever up and rest it on the motor housing. I'll try and get the cad models uploaded tonight. I need to update the model a bit for some changes I made on the fly to make it work better.
Do you have the washers stacked ()()() ?
Are you using a lift plate or compressing against the spindle?
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He is pushing straight down on the spindle. It should work fine. I cant imagine hand pressure being of any detriment to repeat-ability. As opposed to an air cylinder hammering it.
Nice job. I thought you were using a cam lobe at first. I always wondered how that might work.
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Connor though I have seen concerns to that effect. I dont think they are true. Those bearings should be quite capable of enduring 1300# force. Especially with the hand as the force. In reality the air cylinder would probably be ok if its travel was adjusted to the stack.
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I'd be interested in seeing / getting the CAD drwgs - pdf or dwg. format so I can scale down for an X2.
Recently placed a deposit for my own PM25-MV and am interested in the files as well. So excited, Been doing a lot of research / reading while I wait the next few weeks out until my mill gets in..