Hello,
Ok I know this has been discussed because I’ve read some threads on it, however they go way over my head.
I’ve been cleaning up a new to me Fp1 for a while now. I’d actually like to start making some chips, but I have to figure out what direction to go with tooling. The way I see it there’s 3 options.
1. Use the sleeve (currently stuck in the spindle) to use the 20mm collets. Am I correct these are called U2? I read somewhere that this approach is suited toward light work. Only one of these 20mm collets came with the machine.
2. Get an Er32 setup from singer. This goes directly into the #4 taper correct?
3. Try to find some 4MT collets or end mill holders or whatever. I understand these are hard to find, i figure I only need 4 or 5 in the common sizes. As you can tell I’m low on the knowledge curve.
Is there a preferred method? Also are there considerations to be made for using the holders on the dividing head and horizontal spindle as well?
You help is appreciated.
Thank you.
Magnus
Ok I know this has been discussed because I’ve read some threads on it, however they go way over my head.
I’ve been cleaning up a new to me Fp1 for a while now. I’d actually like to start making some chips, but I have to figure out what direction to go with tooling. The way I see it there’s 3 options.
1. Use the sleeve (currently stuck in the spindle) to use the 20mm collets. Am I correct these are called U2? I read somewhere that this approach is suited toward light work. Only one of these 20mm collets came with the machine.
2. Get an Er32 setup from singer. This goes directly into the #4 taper correct?
3. Try to find some 4MT collets or end mill holders or whatever. I understand these are hard to find, i figure I only need 4 or 5 in the common sizes. As you can tell I’m low on the knowledge curve.
Is there a preferred method? Also are there considerations to be made for using the holders on the dividing head and horizontal spindle as well?
You help is appreciated.
Thank you.
Magnus