I bought these carbide tool holders when I first got my lathe:
https://www.amazon.com/Anytime-Tools-IN ... ool+holder
The tools aren't bad but the inserts are not great. What I'd like to do is get an insert that would fit these with a smaller radius. Been staring at the insert charts for several days and cant quite figure out which one would be the best. Typically I turn 316L stainless if that helps.
Please help me get a different insert for this set
- warmstrong1955
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Re: Please help me get a different insert for this set
Do a bit of measuring, and go here.
(Everything you wanted to know about carbide insert ID, but were afraid to ask)
http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-insert-d.htm
A TCMT32.51 is probably what you want.
I have about ten 1/2" tool holders, and the TCMT is what they use.
Bill
(Everything you wanted to know about carbide insert ID, but were afraid to ask)
http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-insert-d.htm
A TCMT32.51 is probably what you want.
I have about ten 1/2" tool holders, and the TCMT is what they use.
Bill
Today's solutions are tomorrow's problems.
Re: Please help me get a different insert for this set
Thanks!warmstrong1955 wrote:Do a bit of measuring, and go here.
(Everything you wanted to know about carbide insert ID, but were afraid to ask)
http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-insert-d.htm
A TCMT32.51 is probably what you want.
I have about ten 1/2" tool holders, and the TCMT is what they use.
Bill
- warmstrong1955
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- Joined: Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:05 pm
- Location: Northern Nevada
Re: Please help me get a different insert for this set
You're Welcome!
And....I would recommend, that you buy good quality inserts. China & India.....tpbbht!....in my experience.
I have not done well at all with any of the cheapie import stuff....and that same rule holds true to HSS, whether it's drill bits or blanks.
Bill
And....I would recommend, that you buy good quality inserts. China & India.....tpbbht!....in my experience.
I have not done well at all with any of the cheapie import stuff....and that same rule holds true to HSS, whether it's drill bits or blanks.
Bill
Today's solutions are tomorrow's problems.