Re: EMC installation instructions...

Clint,

Here's a the URL for the specs of an R-8 collet

http://www.loganact.com/tips/r8.htm

Not sure of the accuracy though.

Drew

On Oct 5, 11:36pm, Clint Bach wrote:
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] EMC installation instructions...
> From: Clint Bach <clintbach@...>
>
> Hi,
>
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>
> On another related but different area... I plan to have my cnc cut its
> own spindle for R-8 collets. I already cut the outside of the spindle
> nose but I don't know the dimensions of a "standard" R-8 collet. One of
> the ones I measured has a 0.949 inch diameter on the top straight end
> but what angle is the cone shaped part supposed to be? My guess is it
> could be either an angle in degrees or a certain number of inches per
> foot taper or something entirely different. Does anyone have that
> information or know where I can get it?
>
> I'm getting closer to having my system up and running... Well, actually
> it IS up and running with an AHHA control system but I want my second
> machine to be controlled with EMC.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Clint Bach
>
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