TAIG 5C PRODUCTION WORK

[@adamdonahue6178]

Have you guys thought of developing a 5C lever collet closer system for this? It would make production work much "smoother" in my opinion.

[@jjjherzog]

Not only have we though about it, but plans have been drawn and cost estimates made. Result........ Too expensive. Sorry:(

[@Imwright720]

Takes a pretty smart cookie to figure all that out for such a simple piece.

[@zachb3043]

Can you make a video about all the components of a your full cnc lathe package that goes for $3800. I would like to see all the items and possibly an assembly of everything to get up and running as it comes packaged from the factory. Thanks!

[@jjjherzog]

The 4029 DSLS Is what I'm using in my videos. It actually comes pretty much assembled. By looking at the videos you should be able to see where everything goes:)

[@zachb3043]

Yea, I was hoping to see how compact the stepper drive unit is etc. does it connect via usb? That kind of money, I would like to see all the cnc components I would be getting. In the videos, I see the steppers and the machine itself. Where is the rest of it?

[@jjjherzog]

It uses a USB connection by way of a UC 100 kzbin.info/www/bejne/amapdn2eg5xjnqM Please contact www.microproto.com for further information. Most all the videos are "volunteer" projects. It is not my job at TAIGTOOLS. I am in final assembly.

[@zachb3043]

Ok, thanks John!

[@JarppaGuru]

4:55 im back. clearance is bigger than actual cut xD. you cut feed 5x longer. 0.1 is 2.54 mm. omg that ages on cnc

[@spencerstromberg]

is the center drill even necessary? I would have put a facing operation in there just to make every part identical instead of relying on the stop. looks fun

[@jjjherzog]

No not at all with Delrin. However, The video was to show mass production. I should have done a more serious job of making the actual part :)

[@powaybob]

Now you can chamfer the id with the corner of the end mill, and the backside od with the cut off tool.

[@jjjherzog]

YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT.

[@powaybob]

This is good stuff. I still have a very early Taig Micro Lathe from the early '70s.

[@jjjherzog]

I thought about using the boring bar to chamfer the id, but I must admit, I like your idea better.... The end mill was right there :) Nice post :)

[@nightmarecuiture]

+powaybob wow I had no idea they'd been around so long.

[@jjjherzog]

This is for you buddy :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqqcaJd3ad2SkLs

[@backyardcnc]

That's Awesome!! Now we just need a lever actuated release for the collet to ramp up production speed please!!

[@jjjherzog]

Maybe next year, a design is on the table as an add-on.

[@backyardcnc]

that's great, its definitely a must have if this machine is to be used for serious production. Still a great machine at an affordable price point. Hope to put one in my shop in the future! Gerald

[@pauldiaz4273]

Oh wow john that is a wonderful CNC lathe, i am a CNC lathe machinist by trade!

[@AndrewAMG_]

Any way to add a bar puller or feed and auto chuck to this? So that you could load material and cut multiple parts without intervention. Will this cut brass and copper?

[@jjjherzog]

There are many after market "Bar Feeders" that can be made to fit the TAIG 5C HEADSTOCK. The headstock will cut anything using the proper cutters and speed.

[@AndrewAMG_]

Do you still have to manually lock the chuck?

[@jjjherzog]

The 5C headstock is designed to be used with 5C collets and they can be closed with an aftermarket air collet closing system. I don't know of any aftermarket Chuck that is air closed. As I said before, the entire system is designed to be used with precision collets.

[@davidschmelke129]

How big a part could be used in the taig 5c

[@jjjherzog]

From the 5C centerline to the bottom of the mounting dovetail is 2.284 inches. The swing over the bed is a radius of 3.870". The swing over the cross slide is a radius of 1.750". These are the measurements of the one used at the shop.

[@jjjherzog]

Update.

[@vwone1]

Awesome!

[@jasondevault5066]

Can you thread with this ?

[@jjjherzog]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kF60oKR_qJ50q6c

[@maxgreen6838]

Wow!

[@CncObsession]

No reason for the spot drill. The end mill isnt following it in.

[@jjjherzog]

To POWAYBOB........ Using the cut off tool to chamfer the rear of the production part. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqqcaJd3ad2SkLs

[@cayenne7792]

what is that weird marking stick thingy and that strange white display plane he is marking on? All while using a digital camera hooked to a modern computing platform recording billions of byte of video data?? why would you do this instead of windows paint or cad??? analog drawing with a digital machine about a digital machine! The devils work i tell ya!!!! Burn the witch!!!!!