[JWK42]

We are trading our Haas HS1-RP for a Haas EC-400 with probe and full fourth axis. I am wondering if we can have the tapers on the Cat 40 tools off the HS1 reground. I know it would change the gage length. We never put old tools in a new spindle. But we have a lot to tools for the HS1. Other wise we will buy a new tool package.

If anyone needs a HS1-RP. I think the HFO would be glad to deal on it.

[lkenney]

Why wouldn't you use the tooling you have without regrinding. Shops move tools around to different machines all the time? I would think that regrinding would cause more problems than just using the tool holders unless they are spalled or warn out.

JMHQ

Lowell

[HuFlungDung]

Yes I'd also have to wonder at regrinding the tapers and getting them perfectly concentric with the tool holding bore.

I suppose that the original manufacturer has a perfect spindle to hold the taper shank while the working end of the toolholder is finish ground. But working in reverse would be an expensive PITA.

[Kiwi]

Sorry for off topic.
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Cheers. Kiwi