Machine Shop Tools

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Anonymous Poster	Machine Shop Tools 07/05/2010 1:25 AM
	Boring tools are use in lathe machine . Is it possible to use in milling machine?.
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lyn Guru Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 42355 Good Answers: 1693	#1 Re: Machine Shop Tools 07/05/2010 1:27 AM
	Yes, it is possible. A more complete question might yield a more complete answer.
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Anonymous Poster	#2 Re: Machine Shop Tools 07/05/2010 8:26 AM
	There are many interesting tools also that can be used in the lathe. Also, most tools used in milling machines are not boring.
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gringogreg Guru Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haverhill, MA Posts: 1149 Good Answers: 151	#3 Re: Machine Shop Tools 07/05/2010 3:16 PM
	Absolutely: this is the preferred method for generating accurately positioned holes with an accurate diameter in milling machines (ie. Bridgeport). The specific attachment is a boring head, which fits into the machine spindle and has a offset slide mechanism with an accurate micrometer adjustment to offset the boring bar and thus generating an accurate diameter hole. The advantage over other hole generating tools (drills,reamers) is the axis of the hole will always be concentric with the axis of the spindle. The Jig Borer is considered the ultimate in accuracy for this type of machine tool. Except for the accuracy of the machine components, it is no different than a Bridgeport for this type of operation. Typical accuracies (in inches) achievable in a Bridgeport with experience and proper technique: +/- .001 for location and +/-.0002 for diameter. A Jib Borer can achieve position accuracies in the range of +/- .0005. __________________ The older I am, the better I used to be
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lyn Guru Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 42355 Good Answers: 1693	#4 In reply to #3 Re: Machine Shop Tools 07/05/2010 3:34 PM
	Spoken like a machinist. That sums it up for me.
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gringogreg Guru Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haverhill, MA Posts: 1149 Good Answers: 151	#5 In reply to #4 Re: Machine Shop Tools 07/05/2010 4:19 PM
	Thanks for the GA. Although I have been a member of this extraordinary forum for the past four years, I rarely respond. This is because I don't want to say anything unless I can make an intelligent and accurate responce in an area where I have knowledge and experience to share. Lynlynch, you are correct about me. I have been a tool and die maker for the past 40 years. But now the need for this skill is dying here in the US and I have been using my experience and knowledge as a designer rather than a builder. I spend most of my days creating prety models with SolidWorks or programming PLCs. Still, I try to spend a little time in the toolroom building things. __________________ The older I am, the better I used to be
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