danielp
Plastic
- Joined
- Oct 20, 2007
- Location
- Upper Marlboro, MD
I feel so bad having to ask this question, but I just can not sort it all out without prior experience. I'm in the middle of set-up, repairing, and restoring a South Bend 14 1/2. While I'm traveling along that journey, I'm also attempting to find out the basics and secrets of the cutting tooling. I have downloaded, printed and read through the Kennametal catalogs (and maybe this is my problem) and the overwhelming array of options.
Even with their selection charts and advice (which I thought would lead me to the answer) I'm as confused as ever. Five holding methods (Screw-On, Ken-Loc, etc), 19 tool holder styles (configuration and lead angles), 9 Inset shapes, 7 Clearance angle choices on the inserts, AND the choice of right, left, and neutral turning. (Want was the formulae for the number of permutations on that set - just kid'n.) I have acquired an Aloris BXA quick change tool post that they recommend for a 14 inch and a few Dorian BX holders (1/2w x 5/8h). At first I thought, Oh hell just buy one of those el cheapo Asian 5 pieces carbide sets and make chips. But than I thought surely I'm not the only one that's in the same position, maybe someone would take the time to steer a boat load of newbies out here.
So the question is, for a newbie that wants to learn all the types of cuts, threads, and bores, first in aluminum and then steel, what would be a recommendation for good collection of tooling?
I assumed that going from Al to Fe would simply be a change in insert material without the need to change angles/shapes of inserts.
I realize that this is asking a huge amount of time of someone if it has not already been compiled, so I do not ask lightly. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Even with their selection charts and advice (which I thought would lead me to the answer) I'm as confused as ever. Five holding methods (Screw-On, Ken-Loc, etc), 19 tool holder styles (configuration and lead angles), 9 Inset shapes, 7 Clearance angle choices on the inserts, AND the choice of right, left, and neutral turning. (Want was the formulae for the number of permutations on that set - just kid'n.) I have acquired an Aloris BXA quick change tool post that they recommend for a 14 inch and a few Dorian BX holders (1/2w x 5/8h). At first I thought, Oh hell just buy one of those el cheapo Asian 5 pieces carbide sets and make chips. But than I thought surely I'm not the only one that's in the same position, maybe someone would take the time to steer a boat load of newbies out here.
So the question is, for a newbie that wants to learn all the types of cuts, threads, and bores, first in aluminum and then steel, what would be a recommendation for good collection of tooling?
I assumed that going from Al to Fe would simply be a change in insert material without the need to change angles/shapes of inserts.
I realize that this is asking a huge amount of time of someone if it has not already been compiled, so I do not ask lightly. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.