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04-27-2009, 12:59 AM
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Rich, See the video below for a simple solution for smaller tooling. It uses the High Tech Systems Rapid Changer. http://www.hightechsystemsllc.com/pt_rapid_changer.html Jeff...
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04-30-2009, 10:36 AM
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| Without a swing in / out design this would take away from the work envelope considerably. altho, just using the tool system by itself would be very convenient, up to 1/2" tool. And changing by hand would be quite fast.
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04-30-2009, 12:17 PM
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| This is a nice tool changer all home built. Nice job Hoss!! http://www.hossmachine.info/forum/ya...l-Changer.aspx Evan |
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05-01-2009, 08:25 PM
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| I own one of the high-tech systems quick changers, and have used it on my Taig. They are nicely made, but not what I would call "heavy duty." It is not able to hold the tool without slipping under even fairly light loads. For example, milling a 0.1 slot through a cast aluminum box lid with an 1/8" endmill causes some slipping. The IH mill should be able to hold the spindle more rigidly than the Taig manages to, so the chatter I get should be reduced or eliminated, but the tool slipping would be a problem. These tool changers would work fine for PCB milling or engraving type applications, milling plastic, and _very_ light aluminum milling, but don't expect to take that 1/2" cutter and hog through steel with it. On the other hand, this system does make tool changes a snap. If anybody wants one, mine is up for sale  Cheers, -Peter |
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05-02-2009, 12:55 AM
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| There are other quick change tool holders that are available for bridgport type mills that would not slip and would be good for hogging and finishing, but they are quite spendy as I recall, plus I haven't seen them in a while.
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10-17-2011, 03:39 PM
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| You could fit one of these: Automatic Tool Changer | Tormach LLC | We provide personal small CNC machines, CNC tooling, and many more CNC items Phil  |
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10-17-2011, 11:08 PM
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| I gotta say, I am tempted to try. |
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10-18-2011, 03:31 PM
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| Eventually I want to make an umbrella style (when I get a mil setup) but I think using anything other than NT30 with the drive dogs is asking for trouble... Based on much of what I read it should not be too hard to make an ATC... plenty of plans/info out there... But... I am far from and expert. Richard |
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