Re: Tool holders- MULTIFIX for lathe

These tool holders are similar to the Aloris dovetail styles in that
they are quick change.

also, they reposistion accuratly so you can program tool changes, but
tool changes will be manual.

The multifix thing is that you can posistion them in multiple angles,
not just 90 degress like the Aloris stuyle QC tool posts.

There is no reason not to use at least 2 tool holders, one on the
front and one on the back of the cross slide.

and use multiple bits in each holder if you fit them.

all you need to do is make sure you have the clearances.

Dave








--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Mina Aboul Saad"
<minaf@l...> wrote:

> 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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