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Cat 30/40 fixture block community design and free cad files

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1) djstorm100
2) Cole2534
3) ripperj
4) Milland
5) mTeryk
6) gundog
7) jancollc
8) machtech7
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The above list is for the freebies.

I'll get things started here today for cad and planning.



# Mount with socket head cap screws or countersunk flathead from the top?

# Mount from the bottom?

# Aluminum or steel material?

# If aluminum, replaceable drive keys?




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On my wishlist is positive retention for the toolholder so that when removing or tightening the pull stud there's no chance it can launch itself out of the fixture.

I use one of these ETM holders now: https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/84941301 because I like the adjustability, but when horizontal (my preferred stud tightening orientation), the thumbscrew is not secure enough to ensure the holder can't skip out if a little too much axial load occurs.
 
I have found that folks like the horizontal over all other positions. The OEM Haas ones work ok but the latch always opens and causes issues.



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1) djstorm100
2) Cole2534
3) ripperj
4) Milland
5) mTeryk
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)


The above list is for the freebies.

I'll get things started here today for cad and planning.



# Mount with socket head cap screws or countersunk flathead from the top?

# Mount from the bottom?

# Aluminum or steel material?

# If aluminum, replaceable drive keys?




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Can I get on the list. Be happy to help pay.
 
What about an updated version of the Haas tool block? We have a waterjet and several pressbrakes here. Not idea for the diy guy but maybe better??

I'm down to make 2 versions.

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IMO the Dorian version is a good place to start. Positive lock retention, multi-position orientation. Works well. Sorta expensive :o.

Regards.

Mike

Agreed, the Dorian is a pretty sweet unit.

Features I like-
Positive retention
used vert or horiz
o-ring bumpers for critical surfaces

Features I don't like-
takes up a lot of space on a bench
it looks expensive
 
# Mount with socket head cap screws or countersunk flathead from the top?

# Mount from the bottom?

# Aluminum or steel material?

# If aluminum, replaceable drive keys?


Might as well be cap screws, more reliable to tighten than flatheads.

Alternate mount holes, both tapped 3/8-16 and 13/32 through so flexible in mounting

Steel is more robust, Al easier and cheaper to machine. I'd go with steel, so not needing a replaceable key (presuming no really abusive users).
 
Might as well be cap screws, more reliable to tighten than flatheads.

Alternate mount holes, both tapped 3/8-16 and 13/32 through so flexible in mounting

Steel is more robust, Al easier and cheaper to machine. I'd go with steel, so not needing a replaceable key (presuming no really abusive users).
I second the steel. Lots of new folks are scared of steel but it's really not much different than cutting aluminum...until you learn this then cutting aluminum gets faster [emoji1787]

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On my wishlist is positive retention for the toolholder so that when removing or tightening the pull stud there's no chance it can launch itself out of the fixture.

Agree with the positive retention. Ideally works well horizontally with the toolholder facing either direction for working on both pull studs and collet nuts.

Of all the ones I've used, I like the Dorian best. No need for anything that complicated for this, however.

Teryk


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Looking at SHCS bolts for mounting and an all steel design.

Are most of you comfortable cutting steels? 1018 or 4140?

Thinking it should be designed around what works and is easy for the folks just getting started.



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1) djstorm100
2) Cole2534
3) ripperj
4) Milland
5) mTeryk
6) gundog
7)
8)
9)
10)


The above list is for the freebies.

I'll get things started here today for cad and planning.



# Mount with socket head cap screws or countersunk flathead from the top?

# Mount from the bottom?

# Aluminum or steel material?

# If aluminum, replaceable drive keys?




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I'd like to add my name to that list if there's space. :)
 
Looking at SHCS bolts for mounting and an all steel design.

Are most of you comfortable cutting steels? 1018 or 4140?

Thinking it should be designed around what works and is easy for the folks just getting started.



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Perhaps two recipes, one for generic mild steel, and one for 4xxx PH?
 
Would be nice to incorporate a digital torque gage, so you can easily
know how tight your winding things up.

Both collet nuts, and pull studs.
 








 
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