Hi,
Recently I got my new QTCP from CTC tools in Hong Kong (I'm in Singapore), model AXA. Unfortunately, I found that the holders are all slightly too high for the 3/8 tooling that I usually use on my Sieg SC4 lathe. There's no way to return or exchange the item without incurring large transport costs.
If I were able to remove 5 mm from the bottom of all holders, they would work just fine. They are made of incredibly hard steel however and my only (now thoroughly ruined) carbide endmill would barely touch it.
My question: if I were to try and find a local company to chop off 5 mm from my AXA holders, what kind of service should I be asking for? Is it surface grinding? Some other sort of grinding? Or can it be milled with proper equipment and cooling?
Cheers,
Rob