Schwanog LLC

With its PWP insertable form drill system, the company addresses the problem of high setup times.

In many applications, the switch from solid carbide drills to insertable form drills has shown to provide unit cost reductions of as much as 40 percent. As the demand for highly complex parts continues to rise, production improvements such as these become even more significant.

The company’s WSI system enables users to reduce unit cost by as much as 40 percent, according to the company.                                              The system enables ID grooving (of complex contours), turning or combination of both of these applications.

The WSI system consists of a coolant-through holder available in all standard diameters as well as infinite length-adjustable ID turning inserts for optimal stability.

In the shop, we are often told how to use a cutting tool, but not necessary the mechanics behind the tool itself or how the tool is manufactured. A few articles Production Machining has published in the past discuss this topic.

Schwanog’s project report on its medical technology explains the single machining process on Swiss-type (automatic) lathes using the company’s special whirling systems. It also describes the post-manufacturing process on thread milling and/or thread whirling machines.

The Schwanog G-System is used for axial face plunge applications for cutting widths from 4 mm to 8 mm using variable diameter ranges. Internal turning applications of parts can be complex depending on the geometry.

Schwanog’s WPI system facilitates precise and highly efficient internal plunge cuts for an inner diameter range of 8 mm to 15 mm. Instead of having to painstakingly trace the contour when single point turning, the geometry is machined simultaneously at once using a form insert. All WPI plunging tools are individually manufactured to customer print.

Form drilling, as an application, is in demand for complex, turned parts. Yet, form drill change-overs, because of wear and tear, still require a lot of time on any machine and incurs high costs because of machine downtimes, the company says. This insertable form tool system is said to eliminate unnecessarily high setup times.

It is this goal of keeping the machines running that Schwanog LLC (Elgin, Illinois) has set its sites on helping its customers accomplish. Since modifying its direction about 18 years ago to specialize in indexable form tools, the company has been increasing tool life and providing fast turnaround to help shops reduce machine downtime.

- Read about the Schwanog WEP system for thread whirling- The procedure is illustrated with pictures to help describe the process- Three major advantages for using the WEP system are also listed.

When it comes to producing OD threads in difficult-to-machine metals, few processes are as fast or as efficient as the thread whirling process. Although the process is not new, its popularity is increasing because of the growing availability of thread whirling tooling for single-spindle Swiss screw machines that provides a relatively inexpensive alternative to investing in dedicated thread whirling machines.

Goeltenbodt (GWS) introduces a toolholder with a Capto interface for multi-spindle automatics. The coolant is guided through the toolholder to the tools cutting edge for longer tool life. The maximum permissible coolant pressure is rated at 500 psi.

Schwanog has introduced a thread whirling system for the orthopedic and dental industry to produce bone screws more efficiently. This user-friendly system consists of one holder and six indexable, custom ground inserts. Each insert carries three TIALN-coated cutting edges, which eliminates the re-sharpening and the process of setting to center height.

Schwanog offers a variety of form tools for various applicaitons. Its thread whirling tool is developed for the medical and dental industry to produce bone screws made out of titanium more efficiently because of reduced setup times and increased tool life. The whirling process with ground inserts guarantees an excellent surface finish, which eliminates the deburring process, according to the company.

Although this tooling manufacturer developed a loyal following in this country, many customers were reluctant to make major commitments to a firm whose manufacturing was located overseas. It became apparent to the company that to gain a larger share of the form tool market in this country, it would have to establish a manufacturing presence in the United States.

- Explains how Schwanog's thread whirling WEP system functions and includes pictures to help illustrate- Lists the three major benefits of the system- Uses diagrams to explain the procedure.

-Describes the benefits and special features of the GWS Tooling System-Pie charts show the time saving advantages to using the tooling system-Features toolholders for cross slides, endworking slides and adapters for tool presetting .

Schwanog offers a variety of form tool solutions for various applications. The shown thread whirling tool is developed for the medical and dental industry to produce bone screw made out of titanium more efficiently. The tool is said to reduce setup times and increased tool life.

Goeltenbodt (GWS) offers a variety of special-purpose toolholders for multiple spindle automatics. For example, the company’s longitudinal turning attachment is designed for cam machines to enable its users to perform turning operations as well. The holder offers an internal coolant-through feature for pressure up to 500 psi.

If you are one of those firms doing serrating as a separate operation, you’ll be pleased to learn that there is now a serration shave tool that enables you to perform the serrating as just another operation on your CNC lathe.

Goeltenbodt (GWS) introduces its new line of internally cooled and fed dovetail (form tool) holders for multi-spindle automatics. The coolant is guided through the holder to the form tools cutting edge for longer tool life. The maximum permissible coolant pressure is rated at 500 psi.

Goeltenbodt introduces its new generation of cut-off toolholders for Tornos SAS16. 6 and BS20. 8 multi-spindle automatics.

CNC single and multiple spindle automatic lathes are compatible with many standard toolholding systems including DIN standards such as HSK, SK and toolholders from many companies. A high degree of customization is necessary to provide an economical solution for all tool holding systems. The company has created a tooling system that integrates the manufacturer's entire product line for all standard tool holding systems.

Goeltenbodt, manufacturer of quick changeable and presettable tooling for multi-spindle screw machines, has expanded its line of "internally cooled and fed" toolholders. Holders are designed to feed coolant directly to the cutting edge and are available for almost any manufacturer of machine/cutting tools. Coolant line is connected through quick change coupling at the end of holder for fast and easy access.

This Goltenbodt brochure describes GWS precision toolholding systems, GWS pre setters and consulting. It shows the company's processes leading up to and through producing parts. It explains how the machines are said to save time.

This brochure gives information on the GWS system in both English and German. GWS includes toolholders, quick change tooling systems for drills, presetters, adapters and special tooling. The company also has training and seminars.