Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Taper ?

The ER-16 (probably developed by ERickson Tool Company) has a 16 degree
(included angle) taper over the work-holding surface. It's a "releasing"
type, intended for use in a collet-holder that can apply enough pressure on
the front, tapered (NOT 16 degrees) face to collapse the collet onto the
shank of the tool being held. Does Dyna Myte have any info on them? More
info probably could be had by doing a search on AltaVista. I think, only
collets are utilized in this fashion. Do you plan on making your own tool
holders that fit the ER-16 tapered collet? As for the collets, they can be
had from MSC, or Wholesale Tools, or just about any supply company for
about $30.00/ea. Maybe, get for one to use as a pattern??

RayHex
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> From: RichD. <cmsteam@...>

> Would somebody please tell me the standard for the taper used in
> spindles holding ER-16 collets.
> If I knew what to search for, maybe I could turn up the specs.
> I have a Dyna Myte 2400 CNC mill to retrofit to pc control.
> What I need are more tooling adapters for this spindle,
> to find or make.
> Thanks, RichD