Thermax II shrink-fit heating unit

Thermax II shrink-fit heating unit

Briney Tooling Systems' Thermax II is a compact induction heating unit for shrink-fit toolholders. It is suitable for inserting and removing HSS and carbide cutting tools from any design of shrink-fit toolholders, such as ANSI and DIN.

January 1, 2011

Briney Tooling Systems' Thermax II is a compact induction heating unit for shrink-fit toolholders. It is suitable for inserting and removing HSS and carbide cutting tools from any design of shrink-fit toolholders, such as ANSI and DIN. It also protects toolholders from overheating, which can shorten toolholder life, the company reports. The unit has four cooling positions to handle multiple tools. All accessories are included.

Glossary terms in this article

  • toolholder
    Secures a cutting tool during a machining operation. Basic types include block, cartridge, chuck, collet, fixed, modular, quick-change and rotating.