Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Gunsmithing
from Lathe to Production Machine
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="royinidaho" data-source="post: 545359" data-attributes="member: 2011"><p>Admittedly I know jack squat about the machining trade. But what I do know, I really know..<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p><p></p><p>I have my process down to where after truing and converting the bench lathe to pseudo CNC the part I desire can be turned in a minute or so.</p><p></p><p>The problem is that the machine has to be attended every minute. Driving costs to dramatic levels.</p><p></p><p>I can create and install an automatic feed capability fairly simply. However ya still gotta loosen the chuck for each piece.</p><p></p><p>There are such things a pneumatic and hydraulic chucks and collet chucks. I know nothing about them other than they seem to be expensive.</p><p></p><p>These devices are the only thing that I've come across that will do away with the baby sitting. I think.......</p><p></p><p>If by switching a switch the collet chuck opens and closes, the feed mechanism will feed the round stock (3/16" and a bit larger) without a problem, I think.......</p><p></p><p>The three jaw chuck on the machine is a 4" thing.</p><p></p><p>The process is cut and part the part. Slide the stock against a stop and repeat over and over and over.</p><p></p><p>Any hints or helps. </p><p></p><p>Roy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="royinidaho, post: 545359, member: 2011"] Admittedly I know jack squat about the machining trade. But what I do know, I really know..:rolleyes: I have my process down to where after truing and converting the bench lathe to pseudo CNC the part I desire can be turned in a minute or so. The problem is that the machine has to be attended every minute. Driving costs to dramatic levels. I can create and install an automatic feed capability fairly simply. However ya still gotta loosen the chuck for each piece. There are such things a pneumatic and hydraulic chucks and collet chucks. I know nothing about them other than they seem to be expensive. These devices are the only thing that I've come across that will do away with the baby sitting. I think....... If by switching a switch the collet chuck opens and closes, the feed mechanism will feed the round stock (3/16" and a bit larger) without a problem, I think....... The three jaw chuck on the machine is a 4" thing. The process is cut and part the part. Slide the stock against a stop and repeat over and over and over. Any hints or helps. Roy [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Gunsmithing
from Lathe to Production Machine
Top