Swiss Tool Posts

[TRA]

and here i thought i was going crazy.
thanks jackie

i think some people are stuck in the 19th century.
( yes i know we are way past that but some are not)

Stuck in the 19 century would be using drill bits held into tailstock sporting a ky chuck. The tailstock is the must unstable and constantly runs out any time you move or crank the spindle in or out

I don't own a chip maker that is not Cnc and has a automatic tool changer. The higher level gun builders are doing the same thing.

 

[CMaier]

maybe thinking it was a finished hole instead of BORING to the finished size would be 19th century.
strange you saw the need to pull your "Most of that quick change tooling works great for job shop work, but seldom are used where accuracy and high volume is absolutely necessary. " post.

Stuck in the 19 century would be using drill bits held into tailstock sporting a ky chuck. The tailstock is the must unstable and constantly runs out any time you move or crank the spindle in or out

I don't own a chip maker that is not Cnc and has a automatic tool changer. The higher level gun builders are doing the same thing.

 

[TRA]

maybe thinking it was a finished hole instead of BORING to the finished size would be 19th century.
strange you saw the need to pull your "Most of that quick change tooling works great for job shop work, but seldom are used where accuracy and high volume is absolutely necessary. " post.

No, I understood the process of drilling and boring perfectly. I pulled it because we are conversing at different wavelengths.

As far as QC tool holders, I actually like the Aloris brand, but I also understand their limitations. Every time you change a tool it's ability to hold zero is compromised. They also contribute to stability issues. They are good at doing what they were designed for. The misconception about this particular tool holder is in calling it a Swiss tool post. That's a moniker placed on it by the manufacturer, and they should not be confused with "Swiss Tooling"