Just finishing up on a Denford Orac Lathe Retrofit with Flashcut as the control.
I have the 8 position changer like the one in this link: Denford Lathe Tool Holder / Changer CNC
The following questions would be essentially the same for the Emco style changer, so perhaps someone with one of those can shed some light.
First, I am curious about how the changer was positioned on the cross slide... Was it was ever shimmed into the correct vertical position in order for the axial (round hole) tools to be properly aligned, OR, did the tool holders themselves have an eccentric in them such that you obtained correct alignment when you tightened them down ? I have not yet brought out any measuring tools, but I would find it hard to believe that just setting it on top of the X axis is going to mean it lines up perfectly.
Second, does anyone know if there is a supplier for the tool holders that were used in those 19mm (3/4") holes or do I have to make what I need ?
Thanks !
I have the 8 position changer like the one in this link: Denford Lathe Tool Holder / Changer CNC
The following questions would be essentially the same for the Emco style changer, so perhaps someone with one of those can shed some light.
First, I am curious about how the changer was positioned on the cross slide... Was it was ever shimmed into the correct vertical position in order for the axial (round hole) tools to be properly aligned, OR, did the tool holders themselves have an eccentric in them such that you obtained correct alignment when you tightened them down ? I have not yet brought out any measuring tools, but I would find it hard to believe that just setting it on top of the X axis is going to mean it lines up perfectly.
Second, does anyone know if there is a supplier for the tool holders that were used in those 19mm (3/4") holes or do I have to make what I need ?
Thanks !