So I haven't really thought about CAT40 tooling beforehand and I googled the dimensions. Don't roast me if these are obvious questions but I couldn't find a whole lot of information on the subject.
I understand the importance of the taper dimensions and the flange spots to be on size, but what does everything else matter?
The V slot between the upper and lower flange for example, if it's .01" bigger, or if the flat isn't at the root, will it affect anything? Or how much bigger can it be without affecting anything. I get the tool changer has to swing around and grab the holder. But how precise does that actually need to be?
I read that the inverted nipple on the one slot is to help with balancing the tool holder, and that one slot is smaller/bigger than the other side. But why can't they be the same? What does it affect?
What about the retention knob, why isn't the body and knob all just one piece? Wouldn't it be stronger that way? Is it due to being so hard post heat treat and becoming brittle?
I understand the importance of the taper dimensions and the flange spots to be on size, but what does everything else matter?
The V slot between the upper and lower flange for example, if it's .01" bigger, or if the flat isn't at the root, will it affect anything? Or how much bigger can it be without affecting anything. I get the tool changer has to swing around and grab the holder. But how precise does that actually need to be?
I read that the inverted nipple on the one slot is to help with balancing the tool holder, and that one slot is smaller/bigger than the other side. But why can't they be the same? What does it affect?
What about the retention knob, why isn't the body and knob all just one piece? Wouldn't it be stronger that way? Is it due to being so hard post heat treat and becoming brittle?
