John Haine | 02/05/2021 21:22:33 |
5563 forum posts 322 photos | In my experience, R8 shanks are tight because the keyway is slightly too narrow or has a burr. I usually find that some careful work with the edge of a file on the sides of the keyway make it fit. The parallel bit at the top of the collet is 24.117 mm max dia - easy to check. If collets to spec are tight you have a problem with the spindle! |
Rob Wheatley | 02/05/2021 23:47:08 |
52 forum posts 28 photos | Thanks for that, will stick the micrometer on it tomorrow and check. |
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