09-13-2013, 06:41 AM
(09-09-2013, 02:53 PM)PixMan Wrote: Russ,
I still think you should try to position the Warner & Swasey turret lathe in such a way as to leave room for a future bar loader for the Okuma.
BTW, have you checked into a coolant-thru upgrade to the spindle on the new machine?
Lastly, Pioneer Tool Supply is a stocking distributor for Kurt vises and could give you a good break on the two you'll want for the new machine (plus the multitude of CAT40 holders you're going to need.)
Hi Ken,
Good ideas all the way around, thanks.
The Warner & Swasey can be easily moved with a pallet jack should the need arise for a bar feeder, but right now I don't have the need and can't justify the cost. Should things change down the road, I have the room to do it.
I will give Pioneer a shout and see what they can do on the Kurt vises and Cat 40 tooling. I have budgeted 3K for tooling up the machine to get it going and will add accordingly as we move forward. The nice thing about Pioneer is I can send someone out and pick up everything via our truck to save on freight costs especially with the two vises being so heavy!
Best Regards,
Russ