Originally Posted by
brian257
I am converting a Bridgeport now and I was thinking of using some Tormach tooling system tool holders. The price is very good compared to others I have seen. Can anyone comment on the quality/accuracy/repeatability/ease of tool changes? Is there anything better out there in the price range?
For the price, you can't beat it.
Are you going to use the drawbar on your bridgeport? If you do, tool changes are a little on the slow side, but repeatability and accuracy is unbeatable.
If you plan on using a conventional drawbar, you can make it tight enough to hold the collet with less chance of pull down.
I use the TTS system on my PCNC1100 with the power drawbar and if used properly, it's a great system.
I say, GO FOR IT.
You can buy GOOD PARTS or you can buy CHEAP PARTS, but you can't buy GOOD CHEAP PARTS.