Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Tool holders

Hi Mina:
Multifix is a Swiss manufacturer of toolposts designed for quickchange
manual operation.
They are very good quality, and clamp the tool holder to the toolpost rather
than pushing it away like an Aloris or a Dorian will do.
This means they can tolerate a heavier cut, and they're more accurate too.
They are the best quickchange toolposts around because they're so rugged,
and because they allow indexing to many different positions (I believe it's
48)
They are very expensive; so are the individual toolholders.
A German company makes a competitive model called the Drehblitz.
Hope this helps
Cheers

Marcus

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mina Aboul Saad" <minaf@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 5:03 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Tool holders


> Hi,
>
> I have been looking for an old cnc lathe to try to upgrade it's
controller, to avoid the hassle of having to retrofit a manual lathe
(changing to ball screws, motor mounts...etc).
> I found an old German machine Gildemeister with an old Fanuc controller at
relatively a good price.
> I'm planning to introduce a new controller, and try to use the servo
motors (siemens, but I don't know exactly their specs. yet), and also limits
and home switches.
> The thing is, the lathe comes with 2 tool posts, with a couple of tool
holders which I haven't seen before, they are called MULTIFIX Type C.
> Is anyone familiar with such tool holders???
> Can I program my controller to configure a second tool post???
> Is it a good idea to start my hobby with such a machine???
>
> Thank you for your concern,
>
> Mina F. Aboul Saad.
>
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