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Chronos Glanze Parting and Turning Tools on a 7 x 10 Variable Speed Mini Lathe

Filed Under: 7 x 10 Variable Speed Mini Lathe Accessories, Chronos, Clarke Lathes, Glanze, Lathe Turning Tools

This Video was kindly sent in to us by one of our customers. It shows the Glanze Clamp Type Indexable Parting Tool and Right Handed Turning tool in use on a lathe similar to the Clarke CL300M Variable speed lathe- sometimes also known as the 7 x 10 Mini Lathe.

Parting

New and Exclusive to Chronos !! – These top quality parting tools are manufactured to high tolerances by Glanze. The Shank is mounted on the side of the tool and is only 8mm Square and the whole unit is only 66mm long. SO IT IS IDEAL FOR THE SMALL VARIABLE SPEED MINI LATHES – CLARKE ,WARCO , CHESTER ETC PLUS MANY OTHER LARGER MACHINES – The 2 mm Parting Insert that is included with this tool is a special grade and is coated with Alumina. After this it undergoes a special treatment to reduce the roughness on the coating. The insert is held securely to a specially made steel blade which is double ended. The tool comes complete with one insert and others are readily available. This tool is available in 8 , 10 , 12 , 16 , 20 & 25mm Shanks

 

Turning

Turning & facing at 90′ with 95′ approach. Glanze Right hand style ISO code SCLCR0808D06
Positive tipset complete with indexable insert. these tools are excellent quality and come complete with insert and torx key. The tips are among the best available and vastly improved compared to many other brands (see below) The screws are Swiss – often the weak link on inferior tools!!. Available from Chronos in 6 , 8 , 10 , 12& 16mm shank sizes

 

 

ORDER THE GLANZE PARTING TOOL HERE

ORDER THE GLANZE TURNING TOOL HERE

Watch the Video to see these two great Glanze Lathe Tools in actions !

Using a Chronos 10 mm Slot Drill with a Vertex ER16 Collet Chuck

Filed Under: Chronos, Clarke Milling Machines, Collets - Morse Taper, Posilock, R8 , 5C & ER Collet Systems, Endmills, Slotdrills, T Slot Cutters

Using a Chronos Slot Drill and a Chronos ER16 2 Morse Taper Milling Chuck.
This is a review of using a Chronos 10mm 2 flute Hss Slot Drill in a Chronos Vertex 2 Morse Taper Collet chuck. The Milling Machine is a CNC’D SPG2217 – 20LV

This Video clip show a 10 mm 2 Fluts HSS Chronos slot drill taking a 2 mm DOC at 200 mm / minute. Depth of cut could be increased but this was a trial run

 

Chronos offer a wide range of slot drills and endmills and the Vertex Collet Systems are available in many shanks and size configurations

New Clarke Tools website launched today

Filed Under: Clarke Tools & Equipment

 

Clarke Tools

The most competitive online shop for Clarke Tools is now ready for business. Established in 1969, Clarke is Britain’s Leading manufacturer and supplier of a vast range of Electrical & Mechanical workshop equipment. Many Clarke products have consistently beaten the competition in independent tests to win coveted ‘Best Buy’ awards from leading magazines. All Clarke products are backed by a fast efficient after-sales service including spare parts, warranty and service work.

 

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Chronos New Vice Mounted English Wheel

Filed Under: Chronos, Metalbenders, Shears, Model Engineering - What's New ?

Latest Addition to the Chronos Range of Metalforming Tools

    NEW –  Bench Top English Wheel (15 3/4″ Throat)
    This Small Bench Top English Wheel is compact and easy to store – Clamps onto vice (vice not included) when needed, place on a shelf when not in use  !
    Specifications 15 3/4″ Throat Depth
    Powder Coated Steel Frame
    Adjustable Yoke and Handy Storage Rack for the Anvils
    Includes a 6″ Top Die and Seven Anvils: Flat, 1/2″, 1″, 1 1/2″, 2 1/2″, 5″, 9″
    Frame dimensions: 23-1/4″ L x 1″ W x 19-1/2″ H;
    Overall height (with anvils): 21-3/4″;
    Anvil die   sizes: 2″ diameter x 1″ W

      Small Vice Mounted English Wheel  (Ref: 52168200) – £179 inc vat & carriage UK mainland- order here!

      What is a Wiggler ? How do I use a Wobbler?

      Filed Under: Chronos, Clarke Milling Machines, Edge & Centre Finding Tools , Wigglers & Touch Point Sensors

      Two questions that we are asked a lot here at Chronos– What is a wiggler (or wobbler as they are also known) and how do I use it in my Drilling or Milling Machine ?

      A wiggler is a type of edge and centre finder. They usually come as a set of 5 pieces(although we now also offer a NEW SEVEN PIECE SET). One piece is the body(chuck holder). The other four are various types of probes. Each probe has a large ball on one end that snaps into the body.

      Put the shank of the body into the chuck, end mill holder or collet on your mill or drill press. Use the needle point to find a point on a work piece. This is the probe you use to locate scribed lines on a work piece under the drill or mill chuck. Centre the point by turning on the machine to about 1000 RPM. Use a wooden pencil or other object to press on the side of the probe near the point until it turns true, with no wobble. When you press too hardyou will find out why this device is called a wiggler!

      Once you have the point centred, turn off the power and centre the mark on the work piece under the point. Use the disk contact to find the edge of a work piece. The disk on the end of this probe is 0.100” in diameter. Centre the disc contact by turning on the machine to about 1000 RPM. Use a wooden pencil or other object to press on the side of the probe near the point until it turns true, with no wobble. Leave the power on as you move the side of the work piece into the tip of the probe. When the disc contact touches the side of the work piece it will start to wobble.

      The centre of the spindle is 0.050” from the edge of the work

      Use the ball contact to find the centre of existing holes.Centre the probe by turning on the machine to about 1000 RPM. Use a wooden pencil or other object to press on the side of the ball near the point until it turns true, with no wobble. Once you have the ball centered, turn off the power and centre the existing hole in the work piece under the ball. This ball contact can also be used to find the edge of a work piece. The smaller ball on this probe is 0.250” indiameter, so when it touches the side of the work piece, the centre of the spindle is 0.125” from the edge of the work. Use the offset holder to mount a dial test indicator. Use a dovetail clamp or a body clamp to attach the dial test indicator to the holder.You can use this to check the alignment of a vice on your mill

       

      Links

      Chronos 5 Piece Wiggler Wobbler

      Chronos 7 Piece Wiggler Wobbler

      Chronos Edge & Centrefinders

      Chronos Edge Finding DVD

      Chronos Laser Centre Edgefinder