Toolholders
Presetting Becomes Prevalent
Next Intent implemented presetting and shrink-fit toolholding when it bought a five-axis machining center, but it has since seen these resources deliver value to machining centers throughout the shop.
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Toolholder Accommodates Micromachining Tools
Schunk’s Tribos-RM precision toolholder features an ISO interface and is well-suited for holding the small tools used in micromachining operations.
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Toolholder Extension Expands Machining Access
Schunk’s Tribos-SVL toolholder extension enables precise, smooth machining of workpiece areas that are difficult to access.
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Square Shank Holders Increase Tool-Location Accuracy
Carmex’s square shank holders provide through-coolant capability and are designed for use with the company’s 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-mm diameter Tiny Tools.
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Compact Drawbar Enables Power-Off Clamping
Advanced Machine & Engineering offers the OTT-Jakob power drawbar for toolholding.
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Clamping System, Grades Enable Efficient Cast Iron Machining
Kennametal’s Beyond Shield system combines new PCBN grades with a carbide-clad clamp said to offer improved wear-resistance from chip flow for increased efficiency in machining cast iron.
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Live Center for Gear Hobbing, Cutting and Grinding
Riten Industries offers its Raptor series of live centers for hobbing, cutting and grinding in gear applications.
Read MoreQuick-Change, Three-Point Locking Tooling System
The Micro-Quik quick-change tooling system from Micro 100 Tool features a three-point locking and locating system engineered for maximum tool rigidity and centerline repeatability within +0.0005"/+0.01 mm from tool to tool, the company reports.
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High Speed Collet Chuck Provides Accuracy, Flexibility
The EBP 5672 collet chuck from Seco Tools is said to combine the accuracy of shrink-fit and hydraulic chucks with the flexibility of a collet chuck for reduced run-out, increased torque and improved productivity.
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Doubling Down on Setup Reduction
Angle heads still find plenty of use for reducing setups, even in shops using sophisticated multi-axis machine tools.
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