Re: [Emc-users] Engaver Tool Changing - an OT question
On 11/7/2011 3:59 AM, Frank Tkalcevic wrote: You might try posting your query over in the CNCZone too. Once you've settled on an approach I hope you'll provide pictures for the rest of us to ooh and aah over :-) I'll most likely try to get something quick and dirty done, then go from there. At first it won't be anything to write home about, but I'll share what I've done in case it might help. This is a good read. Movie at the end too... http://www.cncathome.com/spindles.html Looking at this website (which I agree is a good read; thanks, Frank) reminds me of a niggling question I've had for some time. What's up with all these die grinders in the marketplace? There can't be that many mold and die makers in the world and I doubt a professional would use any of these consumer-grade tools anyway. Is this just a marketing ploy or do they truly have superior performance? The website in question dismisses the electric ones as basically routers with better bearings. Agree? Regards, Kent -- RSA(R) Conference 2012 Save $700 by Nov 18 Register now http://p.sf.net/sfu/rsa-sfdev2dev1 ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Engaver Tool Changing - an OT question
I've been using one for years in my hobby router. I've just replaced it with a Chinese spindle, but haven't cut anything yet. I have a Bosch GGS 27LC, won on ebay. With its straight long neck it is easy to mount. It has variable speed from 12k to 24k. Run-out is awesome. Never broken a PCB drill while using it. I've done wood and aluminium with it too. 3mm, 1/8, 6mm, 1/4, 8mm collets, which are a bit pricey though. It's very noisy. It's going to be demoted to the occasional die grinding, and I'll make a mount for my lathe too. I don't have air in my room, so electric is perfect. -Original Message- From: Kent A. Reed [mailto:knbr...@erols.com] Sent: Tuesday, 8 November 2011 4:57 AM To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Engaver Tool Changing - an OT question On 11/7/2011 3:59 AM, Frank Tkalcevic wrote: You might try posting your query over in the CNCZone too. Once you've settled on an approach I hope you'll provide pictures for the rest of us to ooh and aah over :-) I'll most likely try to get something quick and dirty done, then go from there. At first it won't be anything to write home about, but I'll share what I've done in case it might help. This is a good read. Movie at the end too... http://www.cncathome.com/spindles.html Looking at this website (which I agree is a good read; thanks, Frank) reminds me of a niggling question I've had for some time. What's up with all these die grinders in the marketplace? There can't be that many mold and die makers in the world and I doubt a professional would use any of these consumer-grade tools anyway. Is this just a marketing ploy or do they truly have superior performance? The website in question dismisses the electric ones as basically routers with better bearings. Agree? Regards, Kent -- RSA(R) Conference 2012 Save $700 by Nov 18 Register now http://p.sf.net/sfu/rsa-sfdev2dev1 ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- RSA(R) Conference 2012 Save $700 by Nov 18 Register now http://p.sf.net/sfu/rsa-sfdev2dev1 ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Engaver Tool Changing - an OT question
.snip. It's very noisy. The reason I went with the HF die grider was the shear weight of the -- RSA(R) Conference 2012 Save $700 by Nov 18 Register now http://p.sf.net/sfu/rsa-sfdev2dev1 ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Engaver Tool Changing - an OT question
On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 9:15 PM, BRIAN GLACKIN glackin.br...@gmail.comwrote: .snip. It's very noisy. The reason I went with the HF die grider was the shear weight of the G - fingers hitting wrong keys My reason was the DG was soo much lighter reducing the gantry mass and the minimum amount of cooling air used by the grinder (minimizes dust dispersion). My die grinder was also soo much quieter than the router. I don't know how that compares with the Bosch DG. Brian -- RSA(R) Conference 2012 Save $700 by Nov 18 Register now http://p.sf.net/sfu/rsa-sfdev2dev1 ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
