Don’t Forget the Accessories for your Machine Tool Purchase
Vander Ziel Machinery Sales is an industrial machinery dealer that can help you find machine tools and accessories. We can help you buy a basic machine or a fully tooled one. We know everybody has different needs, so we can customize your machine to fit your needs by incorporating accessories that help you get the job done.
Accessories For Mills
If your mill lacks the necessary accessories, we can help you find the ones you need to fit your needs. As experienced industrial machinery dealers, we can add these accessories to new or old mills.
Digital Readouts (DROs)
A digital readout is a display that shows the positioning of how your table moves – left and right, up and down, or in and out. If you want to move the table in one direction 5 inches, it can show the distance on the readout from point to point. Bridgeport mills usually have two or three axis. The X-axis reads left to right, the y-axis reads in and out, and the z-axis reads up and down. There is an option for a two axis or three axis readout. In addition there is a base model readout and an advanced model, the advanced model allows you to program features such as Bolt Hole Circles, Arc Line Contouring, Polar Coordinates, Tool Offsets and more.
Power Feeds and Power Drawbars
Power feeds allow you to move the table via a power servo instead of by using crank handles. This accessory can improve efficiency and help speed up your process. Power feeds can be installed on the x, y, or z-axis. When installing the power feeds, we will ask you what axis you would like the power feeds installed on.
Vises
Vises help hold and secure workpieces while the machine is operating. These accessories are usually mounted to the milling table and are used to clamp and hold the workpiece in place. Vises can be helpful in many milling applications, including reaming, drilling, boring, and tapping.
Accessories For Lathes
If you want to increase the efficiency and accuracy of your lathe, consider including some of these accessories in your machine tool purchase. These accessories can improve the outcome of your projects and save money by reducing waste.
Chucks
Chucks secure small to medium-sized cylindrical workpieces while the lathe is running. They are usually mounted to the lathe spindle, where it can hold the workpiece in place while the lathe shapes it. The chuck helps keep the workpiece in place so it does not move or shift, resulting in a more precise and accurate cut. They can also reduce the time it takes to set up and secure a project, saving time and effort while turning. We carry different diameters of chucks and independent jaws. The possibilities are endless with options for chucks and work holding, please contact us to learn more.
Faceplates
A faceplate is a flat metal disk that can be attached to a lathe’s spindle. Its purpose is also to secure a workpiece in place while the lathe shapes it, but it can be used for workpieces that are too large or heavy for a chuck. Before being mounted onto the lathe, the workpiece must be screwed or bolted to the faceplate. Faceplates may take more time to set up than a chuck, but they are likely the better option for irregularly shaped or larger projects.
Steady Rests
Steady rests can stabilize long and slender workpieces during machine operations. They help prevent vibration and flexing during the turning process. This can result in improved surface finish, machine capability, and stability.
DRO's
On a lathe, which is usually a 2-axis machine, DROs can read out the carriage movement across the bed and cross-slide travel. If you are trying to source a DRO for a mill or lathe, we can help you customize your machine.
The Industrial Machinery Experts at Vander Ziel Can Help You Customize Your Machines
Vander Ziel Machinery Sales can help customize your machines to better fit your needs. With the right accessories, we can make your machines easier to operate, increase safety and save money. We are industrial machinery dealers who want to improve your operations, so contact us today to discuss your machine and accessory needs.