Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Stuck collet

Hi Buck:
Whack the side of the cutter shank with a copper or aluminum bar.
That will break the collet free from the taper in the spindle nose.
Don't overdo it or you'll trash the spindle.
Cheers

Marcus
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Date: Saturday, May 05, 2001 10:31 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Stuck collet

>What is the trick to getting the collet out of the spindle, when you
>are using a doubled-ended end-mill?
>
>If I hit the end of the mill, through the hollow spindle, I am going
>to break a perfectly good mill end.
>
>I also have had a hard time getting the bit out of the collet.
>
>Thanks,
>Buck
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