Hello,

I have a Fadal 4020 w/cnc 88 controler. I'm very new to using a VMC. Primary job is making parts out of sheet metal(lasered, punched, brake, etc.). Only real experience machining is using our old Bridgeport Ez-Trak for milling brake dies and the odd very simple machine job.

So I hope these next few questions don't seem to dumb.
When I want to buy new tool holders for the turret, what kind of taper do i need. Or am I somehow thinking of this the wrong way(have only ever used R8 collets for the bridgeport.


Should I trust this machine to tap on its own or should I put a Tapmatic in there. If so, would the coolent splashing around there cause shorter life on the Tapmatic?

And last question for this thread as I hope I'm not asking too much already: can this machine broch? Nothing coming up yet that would require it yet, but love to just try it as I play with it to learn it.

Thanks,
Curt