Mounting Tools (HAAS Mill)

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This page provides a basic tutorial on mounting tools into chucks, collets, and solid (set screw) holders for the HAAS mill.

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Chuck Holder
Get out a drill chuck

Get the corresponding chuck key out of the red tool box

Insert tool to an acceptable depth into the chuck

Tighten by hand until tight, ensuring tool is centered

Use chuck key to finish tightening the chuck

Collet
Get appropriate collet and collet holder for tool

Collet into collet holder cap, make sure the collet clicks into the top of holder

Insert tool into collet

Thread collet holder cap unto the collet holder and use the spanner wrench to fully tighten cap

Solid (Set Screw) Holder
Get an appropriate solid holder (set screw holder)

Loosen set screw so you can insert mills

Ensure that tool is inserted so that the set screw sits on the flat part of the tool

Tighten set screw to an appropriate tightness