I suspect my draw bar force to be too low. Is there a simple way to test it?
How much force should it give. Its on a hardinge VMC 1000 with a cat 40 taper.
I suspect my draw bar force to be too low. Is there a simple way to test it?
How much force should it give. Its on a hardinge VMC 1000 with a cat 40 taper.
There are scales that look like a tool holder that you put in and they will measure the draw bar force. Other than that, if you think its too weak, it probably is.
Matt
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And either you buy the test tool, or hire a service guy to do it.