Directly from Sandvik Coromant it was about $2500. From Mori the list price was around $15000. The pull bar mechanism is pre-gased and when it leaks (don't ask me how but all of our operators are cavemen so crashing could be the cause) it's not re-gasable so you have to buy a new spindle pull-bar unit. We have some Mori NTs with Capto C6 and have just replaced the pull-bar mechanism in them again (2nd time). I was hoping some of you ther okuma guys have had similar problems / solutions.Ĭapto is nice but it's definitely not a cheap solution.įor machines that use Capto in the spindle (like 5 axis multi-task) it's worse. We currently use a WTO HOB, & Von Ruden for the rest. My next question is what does every one like for double 'y' live tooling? I wouldn't be able to do that with capto. My inch shank tool now has a block welded on it to beef it up & it made a lot of difference. Would a C3 be comparable to an inch shank tool? Or stronger? On one day I need a deep cut high metal removal, the next day I need clearance for the sub spindle on a small part. This would be my dedicated rough / finish tool position. I am constantly running out of positions in the turret with the hobbing unit on (it takes up 3!) & I also have to reach over the sub spindle when using it as a tail stock. My concern isn't with the capto design but my need for a double y holder (probably c3 I assume). In my never ending search for versatility I run into a small problem, I know nothing about capto! Lol Hey guys I operate an LB 3000 EX MYW machine.

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