Category: Other projects
Die holder with PM5000

The project
As no die holder was available for the "Akon holder" for taps in MK3, the missing die holder for the taps was made by the customer.
Tool used
- Lathe PM5000
- Steel holder with prism for "Multifix" system, size A
- Quick-change steel holder set, "Multifix" system, size A
- Turning tool
- Vertex dividing attachment
- Drill chuck
- Milling cutter
- Knurling tool
Procedure
Step 1
Preparation
Firstly, a shaft with a diameter of 60 mm was over-turned to 59 mm.
Step 3
Drill out the hole
The hole for the MK3 arbor was turned out and the holder was cut off.
Step 4
Turn out the holder
In the next step, the inside diameter for the tap holder (M12) was turned out.

Step 5
Create thread
The five M5 threads for attaching the thread cutting die were created on the dividing head and a spanner width was milled.
Step 6
Knurling the grip surface
Finally, the grip surface was knurled.
