On 02/03/2017 04:01 PM, Todd Zuercher wrote: > Does anyone here know if it is possible or practical to salvage a tool holder > that the threads have gotten messed up on? We have a Techniks HSK63F tool > holder that some how got buggered up to the point I couldn't hardly get the > nut off. The 1st 3 threads on the nut are galled up pretty bad. The things > cost about $350, so I thought it might be worth asking. Unfortunately we are > a wood working shop so I don't have any metal working machines, so I'll be > stuck with sending this out to get done (if there is anything to be done.) > Here is what it looks like. > https://s28.postimg.org/e4ip0y57x/0203171628.jpg > > Next question, Any guesses why it would have gone bad? We always tighten the > nuts at a workbench with a torque wrench, to 90ft/lbs, so I don't think it > was ever over torqued. > > > If your threads are dry they will gall. Any light lube will help. Any competent shop should be able to clean them up.
They will need a good carbide threading tool. Ed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, SlashDot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
