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Author: Joe788Joe788 Date: Jul 25, 2007 10:52
On Jul 25, 8:36 am, Anthony hotmail.com> wrote:> Guys/Gals,
> What shrink fit mill tooling holders have you any experience with? I'm
> looking at this option for doing some light milling, but I have a somewhat
> long tool length and length of engagement of the tool (approx 1" on a 3/8"
> EM). This will be on a 30 taper machine. I'm considering it for rigidity
> purposes and clearance issues. Most of the shrink fit holders I have seen
> have narrow necks allowing a lot more clearance.
>
> Your opinions / experience is greatly appreciated as usual.
>
> --
> Anthony
>
> You can't 'idiot proof' anything....every time you try, they just make
> better idiots.
>
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I use Command and Techniks, haven't had any problems with either. I
don't even have a shrinker machine. The tools last so long, that I
rarely have to change them. On the occasion that I do, I just heat the
tool slowly and evenly with a torch until the tool slides out. It's
pretty easy.
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