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Thread: MT5 adapter wearing out.
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29th August 2012, 07:45 PM #31Awaiting Email Confirmation
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called the supplier about the issue, the service tech mentioned that it could not be caused by the bearings or bores being out of line and to email photos of the wear.
decided to take the plunge "as it would be a pain if the lathe had to be returned for repairs", and lapped the spindle taper using fine metal polish and oil,
Switched from the adapter and mt5 test bar frequently for about 1/2 hr, and ran the lathe on 100 rpm.
It worked, the adapter stays tight even at the highest rev, and takes a dam hard hit to remove.
what ever it was, it must have been out by a fraction, as the fine metal polish does not remove much material.
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29th August 2012, 08:35 PM #32
It is good to hear that you solved it without major headaches. Enjoy using it.
Dean
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29th August 2012, 09:20 PM #33Senior Member
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Could the problem have been that there was a thin film of oil in the bore or on the adapter ? Russell
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1st September 2012, 05:31 PM #34Senior Member
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1st September 2012, 08:20 PM #35Awaiting Email Confirmation
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Cleaned the taper using wax and grease remover.
the adapter or testbar would still spin in the spindle if any oil, or the slightest remains of blue were on the taper.
could feel it grab in the same spot while using the polish, took some time to get a consistent polished surface on the adapter.
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