Dedicated machine for collet slotting?
 

On Tue, 11 Feb 2014 02:09:03 -0800 (PST), robobass
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On further thought, maybe I could mount a small motor fitted with a slotting saw to my lathe carriage or compound, and mount an indexing wheel to the back of the spindle. This seems like it could be done cheaply if I could find the right parts.

Ayup..that will work nicely with little expense


Lots of stuff on the net...

http://users.picknowl.com.au/~gloaming_agnet/mill.html


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Dedicated machine for collet slotting?
 

Lots of stuff on the net...



http://users.picknowl.com.au/~gloaming_agnet/mill.html


This looks very good. Since I'm only planning to cut delrin I can probably get away with something less beefy. As for fitting the work, I can cut the taper on the backside afterwards, giving me a nice big cylinder for mounting. In the end though, there's a guy in town with a big horizontal mill who is friendly and fair. I think I'll just bring the stuff to him for the slots!

Dedicated machine for collet slotting?
 

On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 9:54:40 AM UTC+1, robobass wrote:
Lots of stuff on the net...







http://users.picknowl.com.au/~gloaming_agnet/mill.html





This looks very good. Since I'm only planning to cut delrin I can probably get away with something less beefy. As for fitting the work, I can cut the taper on the backside afterwards, giving me a nice big cylinder for mounting. In the end though, there's a guy in town with a big horizontal mill who is friendly and fair. I think I'll just bring the stuff to him for the slots!

On further thought, this guy can do many serious milling operations on his lathe, for very little investment compared to buying a mill. I like it!