Another thought is that most way cover wipers (at least on older machines) need coolant for lubrication. I ran some dry for a while and the way covers got pretty loud and the chips would melt into them. Could probably run wash down while it’s machining to avoid this issue.
I don’t see how what’s written there conflicts with what I wrote. Take a look at a parts diagram, or take a chuck apart and you will see a wedge type mechanism. The mechanical advantage is the same at any portion of the stroke.
The normal kitagawa type chucks use a wedge mechanism to move the jaws so the clamp force doesn’t change with regard to what part of the stroke you are using. Just make sure the chuck isn’t bottomed out and you are good!
I generally cut them to minimize clamping time while still having enough...
I would make sure that there is no way for the operator to leave the stop up…. Or it will happen. Maybe a flip up stop that is spring loaded down, so that the operator must hold it up during loading…
Just had this quoted on a kitamura- about $4K for the screw, $1400 in bearings (6 total), about $2k estimated labor.
You could also send the screw to be refurbished for about $2500.
Cnc specialty has most of the bearings a bit cheaper than oem.
I have some shop made spacers with a hook on one end. I pull it against the end of the part, then touch off the stick and I know I’m exactly 12” from the end.
I have 2 cl-20’s but with fanuc control. They are workhorses and pack a decent punch for their size. I have run a 1.75 drill through 4140 ph without issue. The turret is a Geneva type and slow. I will say the machines have been extremely reliable despite a tough life.
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