You need ER16 collets. You can buy them from any Taig dealer in a few sizes, or buy a complete set from Enco, MSC, Usshoptools.com and about every other industrial supplier.
Generally you will want at least the 3/8" and 3/16" collets.
As for end mills, you generally need a few different diameters and types depending on the jobs you will do. Again, you can get them from just about any industrial supplier. Make sure the shank sizes match the collets you do buy. Generally 3/8" and 3/16" shank are the most common shank sizes you will use.
Originally Posted by
conlimon
hey all -
i'm a brand spanking new CNC person, and i've just received my Taig 2019 with ER16 spindle. i've installed the stepper motors, and set the mill up, but i don't have any collets or cutters yet. i'm trying to figure out which collets to get, and where to find a basic assortment of end mills. I'm building an airplane, and I bought the mill because there are a host of parts that i need to make, and it's cheaper to buy a mill and learn how to build the parts than it is to get someone to build the stuff for me. Most of what i'll be doing is either aluminum, or acrylic, and i also need a cutter to do text engraving. I'm having trouble trying to figure out which collets fit my machine, and also having trouble sorting through all the different types of cutters. Could someone give me a good starting point for this stuff?
thanks for any help!
cj
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