Aloris type tp - wedge or piston?
On Monday, October 18, 1999 12:30:00 PM UTC+5:30, Leslie Watts wrote:
I noticed that the phase II lathe tool post sets are on sale at Enco. AXA with 5 holders is $159.99 but it is piston type rather than wedge. That wouldn't be a bad price for just the holders alone. Does anyone have any experience with these? Are piston type less rigid or repeatable? -- Leslie M. Watts ITW Advanced Technology Group (847)657-4559 http://www.netcom.com/~leswatts/leswp.html |
Aloris type tp - wedge or piston?
I had a Phase II wedge type on a 13" SB. Don't recall, but think it was
BXA size. For what I was doing on that lathe, I think would have preferred the piston type. Or spent more time trying to figure out why the wedge one had a distinctly mushy feel at lock up. It was rigid enough, but just hated the feel of it compared to a real Aloris. When I get my next engine lathe, I'll make sure I get a genuine Aloris. Or the Hardinge QC body/holders, which I really like. They are not, however, all that common, and not cheap. Jon |
Aloris type tp - wedge or piston?
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Aloris type tp - wedge or piston?
David,
Replied direct to your question, but email bounced. Here's my reply: -------------------------------- The Hardinge tool post I'm referring to is rather rare. Here's one on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARDINGE-COPY-QUICK-CHANGE-TOOLPOST-/190694620700?pt=BI_Tool_Work_Holding&hash=item2c66 48fe1c I have a holder with a cut knurling setup, and have been thinking about just making the tool post. I borrowed one from a friend and drew it up. Easier to make than a piston or wedge type! Not sure about rigidity, but since I don't see doing heavy turning, it would work fine for me. And as it is Hardinge, there's really no question it's a valid approach, within it's design limits. But I'd have to make most of my holders too, as again, they're pretty rare and -not- cheap! Likely end up with an Aloris body and import holders... The multi-fix is a NICE setup, but not cheap. I also once borrowed the smallest Tripan body and a holder, and drew it up thinking I might scale up. But gave that idea up after seeing the Hardinge setup. Regards, Jon |
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