- Emco VMC 100 tool holder alternatives? Extend Y Axis?
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Emco VMC 100 tool holder alternatives? Extend Y Axis?
Looking for an alternative to the overpriced $150+ holders. Can regular CAT/BT30 holders be turned down and a bearing added? Or the tool changer "wheel" be removed moving to something similar to the F1? Can adapters be made? I dont have the machine in front of me (friend has it 600 miles from me) so its hard for me to envision what could potentially be done.
Can the Y axis be extended at all? As is they are extrmely limited. I know on the Chineese conversions people have managed to replace ball screws and or grind away at the base to gain another inch or two and at this short of a throw even 5" would be welcome.
Thanks guys,
Chris
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Re: Emco VMC 100 tool holder alternatives? Extend Y Axis?
I've started modifying some BT30 holders to fit my PC Mill 125. Turning the flange off is quite a bit of work, especially if it's a quality holder with high hardness and case depth. The pull stud end must be shortened. And, I still need to make pullstuds. If you get holders for almost free, it's probably worth it. I mainly want ER25 and other holders that can't be purchased from Emco.
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