metal-ica
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Jan 19, 2019
I set up a job and ran 1,200+ pieces, tapping on center in my lathe. 3/8-24 in 304ss.
After a drill and tap combo broke...I have been having nothing but problems. I've broken 6 taps since...most of them breaking on the first hole.
I went through everything in the setup that I can think of. The hole is good, new taps, indicated everything in.
I've come the the conclusion my machine is to blame. It looks like it hiccups as it reverses direction.
The belt was replaced not long ago, I cleaned the brakes (although, I don't think those even engage).
Any ideas of where to look while I wait for the dealer to call me back?
After a drill and tap combo broke...I have been having nothing but problems. I've broken 6 taps since...most of them breaking on the first hole.
I went through everything in the setup that I can think of. The hole is good, new taps, indicated everything in.
I've come the the conclusion my machine is to blame. It looks like it hiccups as it reverses direction.
The belt was replaced not long ago, I cleaned the brakes (although, I don't think those even engage).
Any ideas of where to look while I wait for the dealer to call me back?