Thread Turning Toolholder Directs Coolant Flow
Carmex’s X-treme Jet external thread turning toolholder provides two connecting options via an elbow fitting and top clamp to direct the coolant flow to the cutting edge.
Tendo Platinum Toolholder Works with Machine Spindle
Schunk’s Tendo Platinum toolholder has improved brazing technology by using a brazing and hardening process in the same cycle, which allows for rigid and durable tool clamping.
Coupling Sizes Added to TungCap Quick-Change Tooling
Tungaloy is expanding its TungCap PSC quick-change tooling system that promises higher productivity in a variety of CNC lathe machining.
Turret-Adapted Clamping Unit Provides High Clamping Forces
In place of the standard turret tooling available on CNC lathes, the KM product line of turret-adapted clamping units from Kennametal and EWS Tool is designed to improve shopfloor efficiency.
LCTH Tap Holder Compensates for Misalignment
TM Smith Tool’s LCTH general-purpose compensating tap holder has tension and/or compression for non-synchronous machines, and radial float to compensate for misalignment between the workpiece and spindle.
Max Bar Mini Shank Toolholders Fit Swiss Machines
Somma’s Max Bar series of mini shank toolholders are designed to fit Swiss machines and can be used for front turning, back turning, cutting off, grooving, and threading, as well as plunge and turn, face grooving, ID grooving, threading and boring.
Tribos-SVL Extensions Combine with Variety of Toolholders
Schunk’s Tribos-SVL toolholder extensions have a slim but robust design that allow machining of workpiece areas that are difficult to access and permit a runout accuracy of less than 0.003 mm.
Safe-Lock Pullout Protection System Reduces Vibration
Haimer’s Safe-Lock pullout protection system has spiral-shaped grooves that are ground into the cutting tool shank to reduce vibration and prevent the cutter from spinning during extreme machining.
PowRgrip Clamping System Ensures Long Tool Life
Rego-Fix’s PowRgrip clamping system is comprised of PG toolholders and clamping collets for use in a manual or automatic mini-press that may match or exceed the clamping forces of shrink-fit holders.
Clean Spindles Increase Productivity and Reduce Breakdowns
Although CNC spindle maintenance is often overlooked due to the perception that it is a dirty and boring job, according to JM Performance Products Inc. a clean spindle is essential to avoid premature wear, repair downtime and CNC machine breakdown.