Swarf Management

[keen]

To save time brushing swarf out of the "T" slots I have made up 2 trays to collect the worst. See pics below. The shapes could be improved but even as they are there is a big time saving.

[flick]

That's a really good idea. I've seen old-timers who always lay a rag down over the t-slots when just doing a quick job. I adopted the habit, but never thought of applying it to larger jobs.

[keen]

Thanks Flick. - I forgot to mention another benefit - the trays keep the coolant outlets more clear of swarf and so drain freely for longer.

[zephyr9900]

That is a neat idea, keen. I've seen perforated "gutter covers" to cap the tslots, but your idea is more self-contained, like a dustpan.

And that is a whole lotta swarf! Was there a solid piece of rawstock where the two "blades" are sticking up?


Randy

[keen]

Thanks Randy. Yeh solid blocks of K600 toolsteel (really tough). Right on the motor power and ridgidity limit for the Tormach.