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Title: Milling tools
Post by: Brian60 on April 29, 2015, 06:54:04 am

I'm in need of a 0.5mm slotting mill with a 3mm shaft. Does anyone have a company that sells them apart from Dremel!

Title: Re: Milling tools
Post by: TugCowboy on April 29, 2015, 09:39:26 am

 Not especially cheap but these guys sell quality kit:

http://www.shop-apt.co.uk/

Title: Re: Milling tools
Post by: Brian60 on April 29, 2015, 01:44:47 pm

Thanks for the link. The shafts are 4mm not 3mm but I think I can get a holder for that. £8.40 plus p&p, I'll get one on order.

Title: Re: Milling tools
Post by: nemesis on May 05, 2015, 08:07:40 pm

Hi, Have you tried Tracy Tools, I find that they are excellent. Nemesis

Title: Re: Milling tools
Post by: bfgstew on July 03, 2015, 02:48:02 am

Maybe a bit late Brian, but try these guys. - https://cnc-plus.de/index.php

Title: Re: Milling tools
Post by: Southern Sailor on July 03, 2015, 08:59:35 am

Hi Guys.  This is a bit off the subject but the topic fits.  I am considering buying a Proxxon dividing head but it is for a different compound table to that which I have.  I have the KT 150 table and the head in question is for the Proxxon micro miller.  I am thinking of buying the head but using an aluminium adapter plate to be able to mount the head on my compound table.  Any comments?  Thanks. Brian

Title: Re: Milling tools
Post by: derekwarner on July 03, 2015, 10:02:48 am

Evening Brian.........I am very interested to understand more with your progress with [Proxxon :-)) ] components ... Derek

Title: Re: Milling tools
Post by: Southern Sailor on July 03, 2015, 07:33:35 pm

Hi Derek.  I will keep you posted.  The self-centering vices that have been referred to on the CNC PLus website look worth considering. Brian

Title: Re: Milling tools
Post by: Southern Sailor on July 19, 2015, 06:10:19 pm

Hi Derek.  I have sketched the proposed adapter that I have in mind and attach it here. The two questions I have are how to harden the surface of the adapter plate (also is that necessary?) and is aluminium strong enough?  I have received a vague reply on these questions from the local SA agent and may go direct to Proxxon for their comments.  Will keep you posted.  Brian

Title: Re: Milling tools
Post by: thething84 on July 30, 2015, 02:32:05 am

Brian it would depend on what Aluminium you make it out of. Comercial aluminium is soft. But get a decent grade of aircraft ally and it should hold up fine. We use a baseplate on all our CNC machines at work which is a series of tapped and Reamed holes to suit caphead and dowels for location. They are all made of aluminium and still going strong. James

Title: Re: Milling tools
Post by: Southern Sailor on July 30, 2015, 05:42:55 am

Thanks James.  That is such an encouragement, and if I can find aircraft alli down south here I will certainly use it. Will keep you posted. Brian

Title: Re: Milling tools
Post by: thething84 on July 30, 2015, 01:24:32 pm

Ahhh just looked at your location. If ur careful with it wven comercial will do it. Just its easily dented and scratches easily due to its softness

Title: Re: Milling tools
Post by: Southern Sailor on August 01, 2015, 06:23:01 pm

By the way, as a matter of interest, is there anyone out there who has actually used the Prox24264 dividing head? I would be grateful for comments on this tool.  Thanks. Brian