Quick Change Tool Posts

[SteveO]

Hi,

Newbie SteveO

Does anybody know if a CXA size toolblock will fit a BXA body. I need to use a 3/4" shank toolholder, but maximum a BXA block will hold is 5/8". I guess I could machine the slot to 3/4" on an existing 5/8", but would reduce the strength. If the 'dovetail' part is the same width for a CXA as a BXA I do not have height issues.

I believe the bodies are termed 200 (BXA) and 300 (CXA).

I can get a CXA from CDCO for $16 so not worth the time to make one and if I did I could not surface harden. I have considered machining down a 3/4" shank to 5/8" high as a possibility

Any and all help really appreciated.

SteveO

 

[mu38&Bg#]

I was wondering the same some time ago and don't remember where I found the numbers. The tool holders only fit the matching size tool post. I'd just machine the tool holder shank. It's common, even in the production machine shop.

Greg

 

[Tin Falcon]

Each series is a different size
see here

http://www.aloris.com/catalog/aloris_p2-3.pdf
Tin

 

[SteveO]

Thanks, for the input.

I will machine down the 3/4 toolholder shank to fit a 5/8 post.

SteveO