Cole2534
Diamond
- Joined
- Sep 10, 2010
- Location
- Oklahoma City, OK
I use my VMC to do work on the ends of small shafts, ~1" OD x >10"L. Currently I have a lathe chuck clamped to the table and while it works great it's only good for 1 part at a time. I've considered buying some cheap lathe chucks with 2pc jaws and putting those on the table but I'm wondering if there is a better way?
I see that Kurt has their sidewinder add-on, but it's $550 new and at that pricepoint I'd rather jump up to a vise that may be laid on its side like 3600
Dedicated fixturing is an option, something like a large angle plate with clamps to accommodate the work. A small tombstone could be interesting as well.
Have I overlooked any options?
The mill work is light, 1/4-1/2"" tools cutting stressproof, 17-4 H900 or 4140ht.
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I see that Kurt has their sidewinder add-on, but it's $550 new and at that pricepoint I'd rather jump up to a vise that may be laid on its side like 3600
Dedicated fixturing is an option, something like a large angle plate with clamps to accommodate the work. A small tombstone could be interesting as well.
Have I overlooked any options?
The mill work is light, 1/4-1/2"" tools cutting stressproof, 17-4 H900 or 4140ht.
Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk