Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Sherline quick change - the problem

ENCO (Colex) used to make a quick-change tool holder that fit the R-8
socket in their mills. I bought three complete sets (at $699.95/ea),
when it looked like they were going to discontinue them (they did
shortly after). They are really GREAT! I just bought the 2nd & 3rd sets
for extra E.M. holders & collet set, so, they aren't for sale. But, my
point is, it would not be at all difficult to come up with a suitable
Q-T holder that can be located on a MT tang. All it would take is a
'Master-retainer', and corresponding holders. I'd be willing to
brain-storm with anybody interested. Off-line, if this isn't close
enough to being 'on-topic'.

RayHex

"onecooltoolfool " wrote:

>
> Guys, the problem is that the morse taper is not self releasing. All
> of your ideas are great until you try to take the tool out, it won't
> come out without a tap.
>
> All tool changing machines use self releasing tapers NMTB 30-40-50
> and some other styles. Until you tackle this basic problem you can't
> move on.
>
> Need a custom spindle with a different taper. There are already
> standard sizes that would work and are already used on other mini
> machines.
>
> Then it would be easy to design and build an ATC for your Sherline
> which would be pretty cool.