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Title: Gang tool for the CNC
Post by: stevehuckss396 on June 04, 2019, 12:05:39 AM
Having to make hundreds of sparkplug parts at a time I made a gang tool for the CNC lathe. It will spot drill, drill, bore a step with boring bar, and then clean out the drill hole and square up the bottom all in one press of a button. Major time saver as it does the entire job in about one minute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeto_uw3hy0
Title: Re: Gang tool for the CNC
Post by: Admiral_dk on June 04, 2019, 12:12:30 AM
Nice - and let me guess - you had the same machine making the holder for the toolbits in order to ensure correct alignment  :thinking:   :praise2: 
Title: Re: Gang tool for the CNC
Post by: RonGinger on June 04, 2019, 12:18:29 AM
Very nice. That has been on my list to do for a while, I even roughed out the holder, but got sidetracked.

What software are you using? Hand writing the code I assume.

Are you going to add a work stop so you can setup the new work> And a parting off tool?
Title: Re: Gang tool for the CNC
Post by: stevehuckss396 on June 04, 2019, 12:41:52 AM
Admiral!  You are correct.

Ron!  The spark plug base is threaded into the 1/2 inch drill rod. A stop and cutoff tool are not needed in this operation. I used to use a tail stock turret but they suck! So I had to think of something and this works out pretty good.
Title: Re: Gang tool for the CNC
Post by: steamer on June 04, 2019, 12:54:33 AM
Looking good buddy!!!!

Dave
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