04-17-2016, 08:34 AM
(04-17-2016, 07:28 AM)PixMan Wrote: aRM,
The ADMT120412R-F56 in grade WKP35 is a 12mm insert that won't fit in a cutter made for 10mm inserts, so don't jump on those. The older grade WKP35 isn't going to work as well in stainless steels as it's successor WKP35S, though neither is the primary grade for austenitic (non magnetic) stainless steels. The would work fine in the ferritic/martenisitic and precipitation hardening stainless steels such as our designations 410, 416, 420, 440C, 15-5PH, 17-4PH and so on.
You are correct that there is no 25mm cutter with reduced shank. We have the same issue with "inch" bodies over here so I've been known to take the larger tool and turn down the shanks. It's something you have to be careful doing or you can ruin a perfectly good, very expensive tool. A before & after example :
I might suggest just starting with the standard 20mm tool and the ADMT10T308R-F56 in the grade WKP35S or WSM35S. BTW, unless you need the very long cylindrical shank of the "Z20" version, the right tool would be F4042R.W20.020.Z03.10, as that's the shorter Weldon shank version.
KEN
"Tis fortunate that U pointed out our error on picking that wrong Length for the Toolholder. At Eight Inches that would not have been practical for our Machine !!! Thanks for that.
Ideally, we would really prefer doing exactly just what U have done with Your Toolholder. If it has a centred-indentation point at the rear tip, and with the Tool perfectly and accurately clocked in a 4 Jaw, we'd like to take that adventure, 'cos the idea of the 25 mm can't seem to be removed from our eagerness !!! That extra, wee 5 mm
will and does make a difference. And with the shank conversion, Man You've raised possibilities there that's exactly what the good doctor ordered. And I can promise U our machine will be happy as well.
To weigh the options, methinks we should get Prices for both Tools and take it from there. Yes, it will and has to be the Weldon-Shanked shorter version like U said. We will also follow through with the correct Grade Inserts. Will let U know what transpires.
Once again, Thanks a zillion for taking time out here. We cannot and will not be able to do equivalent justice to Your tremendous sacrifices here.
LORD BLESS
aRM