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  1. Re: A New Design ETS ..Tool Setter for Lathe...and Mill?

    Hi Folks. Well I have finally got there!

    Months of work developing and pilot production on a new range of Lathe ToolSetters.

    Here is the introduction video: Cheers, Cliff
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    Re: 440 sliding door project

    Hi - This series was actually on a sliding/pivoting door. Here is the last episode video:

    Cliff

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  3. Thread: Mill Stops

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    Mill Stops

    Hi again folks!

    What about a thread on different design mill stops?

    I start the ball rolling with this video:

    Cheers Cliff

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xp3WmrSYPc&t=46s
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    Adhesive Workholding

    Hi again folks!

    I thought a thread on adhesive workholding would be useful.

    I start the ball rolling with this video. Please post your thoughts and experiences on adhesive workholding in this...
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    Re: 4th Axis Parts Production

    Thanks for those points Shred. Yes I must not forget about my lathe steadies!

    I cant find a A axis facility in my version of Bobcad, maybe mine is an earlier or 'light' version. What version is...
  6. Re: Adaptive Roughing vs Traditional Toolpaths on a Tormach, in Steel

    Thanks John. I use a similar cutter for larger work. I should have mentioned in the video that it was only about small pockets in steel. Cliff
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    4th Axis Parts Production

    Hi Folks.

    Another subject to consider - 4th axis production. I'll start the ball rolling with this video.

    Please post your thoughts and experiences on this subject.

    Cheers Cliff

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  8. Re: Adaptive Roughing vs Traditional Toolpaths on a Tormach, in Steel

    Hi Mike, Interesting, thanks for that information.

    Do you re sharpen the end of your cutters or just square them off?

    Does the diesel hurt the paint?

    Cheers Cliff
  9. Adaptive Roughing vs Traditional Toolpaths on a Tormach, in Steel

    Hi Folks

    I thought a thread on adaptive roughing vs traditional toolpaths on a tormach, in steel, could be worthwhile.

    I'll start the ball rolling with this video - please post your...
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    Tool and Work Offset Errors

    Hi Folks. In this video I am discussing tool and work offset errors, and ways around them. Including: Discussing why errors such as referencing errors are removed when resetting work offsets using a...
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    Re: Fixtures and using a toolsetter and probe

    Thanks for your two cents! I know in the theory your points are correct. I have been using your method for years, but I don't find it highly accurate.
    I am making a video on the reasons why, and...
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    Re: Fixtures and using a toolsetter and probe

    Hi upnorth - It looks like the anvil is part of the main plunger - which would be much more accurate. So when you say it has a fixed 4" length. Can you explain this more. Is 4" the the needle zero ...
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    Fixtures and using a toolsetter and probe

    Hi Folks.

    Here is a video on making an 8 part fixture and going through using a mechanical toolsetter and probe.

    Please post any related information you have in this thread.

    Cheers Cliff...
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    Re: Tormach Project - Squareness Comparator

    Hi Folks. More on the cylinder square saga!

    Cliff

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvX4TBD0Q1s
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    Re: Tormach Project - Squareness Comparator

    Huh? I can see it and open it - under cheers Cliff.
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    Re: Tormach Project - Squareness Comparator

    Here is a DXF file to save you CAD time.

    Cheers Cliff
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    Re: Tormach Project - Squareness Comparator

    And here is part 2 .

    Cheers Cliff

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRNemREX3qM
  18. Thread: TTS

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    Re: TTS

    Modifying the TTS shank to solid really helps - I tested this - see these videos:

    Cliff

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9rMbSLyAvM&t=1341s

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij-1Q8ayQtk
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    Tormach Project - Squareness Comparator

    Hi Folks!

    Thought you might be interested in making and using a squareness comparator, with tips and tricks along the way .

    Here is part 1 :

    Cheers, Cliff
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  20. Re: A New Design ETS ..Tool Setter for Lathe...and Mill?

    Hi Folks. Thanks for all your input, I have been listening. Here is a video showing a refined MK4 version .

    Cheers Cliff

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTQiqjL_aQc&t=1140s
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    Re: Tormach Maintenance and levelling

    Hi Tigster. I like the idea of a secondary oiler! Do you have a couple of pics of how you fitted it?

    Cheers Cliff
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    Re: Workholding Tips and Tricks

    Another workholding tips and tricks video. Cheers Cliff

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7B8AsxbVUc&t=737s
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    Re: SlantPro precision tool setting

    Hi Mountaindew.

    Thanks for the feedback. Knurling on SP. Well for medium to large steel parts I would definitely not use single thrust type knurls, but use double clamp type knurls. (SP spindle is...
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    Re: Tormach Maintenance and levelling

    Hi Tigster.

    I washed the bellows down with solvent to clean off the oil residue before applying the sealant.

    Yes I do not 100% trust the oil distribution system - I also apply manually from...
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    Re: Tormach Maintenance and levelling

    Threadexpress/Keen/Cliff for rabbit holes!

    Yup.
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    Tormach Maintenance and levelling

    Hi Folks. Is this a good time in the US for a maintenance thread?

    Please post your tips, tricks and comments here.

    I start the ball rolling with this video:

    Cheers Cliff
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  27. Re: A New Design ETS ..Tool Setter for Lathe...and Mill?

    Thanks for your thoughts Jon. Ok well LED is proving more popular overall so far - good to know!

    Yes the mating surfaces as you describe them are critical and getting a lot of R & D.

    Cheers ...
  28. Re: A New Design ETS ..Tool Setter for Lathe...and Mill?

    Hi Shred

    "Another thing to consider might be a way to lock the anvil from moving for things like the Haimer indicators and probes that need some force and travel to get to zero."

    Yes good to...
  29. Re: A New Design ETS ..Tool Setter for Lathe...and Mill?

    Hi Shred.

    Re "That looks like a great time saver to set tools on center in the lathe. How accurate do the bubble levels make the table?
    In mill use, is there an easy way to tell if the platform...
  30. A New Design ETS ..Tool Setter for Lathe...and Mill?

    Hi Folks!

    I have been developing a new design ETS toolsetter for SlantPro and RapidTurn - and other lathes...and possibly mills.

    Below is a introductory video of a Mk3 prototype. I would like...
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