Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] cnc lathe project

Yeah... when I got to "should I attempt to make a spindle?", the first
thought there was "sure! just get a big piece of steel, put it on your
metal lathe... oh, wait..."

Danny

On 5/16/2011 1:20 AM, Global Solutions wrote:
> On 15/05/2011 11:09 PM, Denis wrote:
> Your best bet is to by a lathe and retrofit the lathe as you likely
> don't have the tools required to make accurate ways and alike. the
> simplest is the thread on type chucks and face plates like south bend uses.
> Regards
> Stan
>
>> Hello all,
>> I want to build a small cnc lathe with a 6 jaw chuck so I can work
>> plastics.
>> From what I've seen lathe chucks have 4 joint types, cam lock,
>> threaded nut and taper, screw on chuck ( like south bend ) and some
>> imported chucks that bolt on the back.
>> The spindle looks like it would be the hardest part to come by,
>> because the chuck interface joint looks difficult to manufacture.
>> I like the cam lock type - is it easy to make? Is it a good choice?
>> Are there adapters to go from one joint type to another or are you
>> stuck with what you select for a joint type?
>> What's the best approach to getting a spindle for the lathe; should I
>> attempt to make a spindle, or would it make more sense to buy one if I
>> could find a source for it?
>> thanks
>> Denis
>>
>>
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