5C collets

[Wilmette]

I hope when my time comes to find a full set of near-new Hardinge 5Cs that I feel like I got the same "bang for buck" as Mr. Kurt.

 

[65535]

Wilmette, how is that AF-300 Mini holding up in that location? Very nice looking mill, I can only ever dream of owning one.

I think the machining community should pool in and start a new Bridgeport manufacturing facility, and other quality once made tools.

 

[precisionworks]

start a new Bridgeport manufacturing facility

Then there would be two :D

http://www.bpt.com/index.asp?pageID=63&prodID=56

Brought to you by the same people who make Hardinge collets.

 

[65535]

Jeeze from the rarity of the machines I didn't realize they were still produced. But is the quality still there?
And dare I ask the price? $16k I see, not the cheapest date now is it.

 

[PEU]

What would be a good choice for a collet closer for a lathe, focus on making a lot of pieces, so opening and closing should be fairly quick. Thanks!


Pablo

 

[Wilmette]

Wilmette, how is that AF-300 Mini holding up in that location?

65535, very well so far. Interesting that you immediately found my one controversial test for operating that machine...good eye. The DRO came mounted on that swinging arm from the previous owner, a gunsmith, and I had a thought to try the variable speed capabilities of the frequency drive by leaving the pulley and belt set up for a rather high RPM and varying speed electronically. End result is that it works without sacrificing finish quality, but (of course) it doesn't have quite the cutting power as a pulley change would give you. The AF-300 needed to be within easy reach.

These days, I make the proper pulley change for the needed/wanted speed and leave the VFD at 60 Hz.

 

[65535]

I have a 1HP AF-300 Mini for my Taig, for the price it's pretty easy to ignore the lack of Nema 4 rating.

 

[precisionworks]

a good choice for a collet closer for a lathe, focus on making a lot of pieces, so opening and closing should be fairly quick.

You want a lever type closer so the spindle continues to run & you loosen the collet, change parts, and tighten the collet again.

http://www.machinetools4sale.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=3175