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Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc.

Address
16 E. Piper Ln., Ste. 128
Prospect Heights
IL
60070
United States
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Phone
847-749-0633
Fax
847-749-2445
Website
http://www.platinumtooling.com
Email
info@heimatecinc.com
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Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc. is a leading supplier of precision machine tool accessories and workholding solutions. They offer a wide range of products, including angle heads, live tools, and marking tools, catering to various machining applications.

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Manufacturer Categories
Angle Heads
Broaching Tools
Drill Heads
Knurling Tools
Live Tooling
Machine Tool Accessories
Marking Tools/Equipment
Spindles & Related Products
Spline Tools
Static Tools
Swiss Tools
Toolchangers
Toolholders & Accessories
Tools (Specials/Modified)
Distributor Categories
Cutting Tools/Toolholders/Related Products
Machine Tool Attachments

Products

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QUICK Knurling and Marking Tools
The QUICK® product spectrum offers innovative solutions for diverse knurling technology applications. For both form knurling and cut knurling, QUICK® fulfills the most stringent quality standards and masters difficult tasks. Knurling tools are available for use on a wide range of workpiece diameters, including small tools for Swiss type lathes…
REV Broaching Tools
REV static broaching tools are for use on CNC lathes with or without Y-axis. They offer a patented eccentric bushing which eliminates alignment errors for machines without a Y-axis. The tools have a sturdy two-piece construction and are ideal for smaller runs. They are designed for use in boring bar holders on lathes and for use in collet chucks…
Rineck Shrink Fit Tooling and Machine Technology
Rineck offers standard and custom shrink fit tool holders with various connections including CAT, HSK, BT, SK, PSC and straight shank extensions. In addition, ER shrink fit collets are available. For added rigidity, flange or dual contact holders are available for CAT and BT tapers.  A clamping range from 3 mm to 32 mm is possible for both slim…
REV Broaching Tools
The REV motorized broaching tool is designed for use on live tool lathes. Single machine set-up eliminates the need for secondary operation or outsourcing. REV tools are ideal for high production runs, offer easy installation and fast processing time. These tools are designed for maximum rigidity, offer long tool life and an excellent finish.
U-tec Flexible Changing System
The u-tec patented changing system allows a standard ER output live tool to accept various adapters for different applications. This allows users the ability to have quick changeover of tools on almost any lathe or mill, using a single tool, without having to commit to a quick-change system on the initial purchase.  A facemill adapter, for example…
Hommel & Keller Quick Knurling and Marking Tools
Platinum Tooling, the importer and distributor of live tools, angle heads, marking tools, Swiss tools and multi-spindle tools manufactured by various global suppliers, is now the North American importer of the QUICK® knurling and marking tools from Hommel & Keller.
Standard Live Tools in Stock
According to Preben Hansen, president of Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc., “We are now carrying a substantial inventory of live tools for our customers’ machines.  It represents a significant financial and warehouse space commitment that we have made to support the North American machine tool market.” 
Extensive Line of Tooling for Haas BMT Turret
Platinum Tooling announced that it has an extensive line of Heimatec tooling available for the new Haas BMT turret. Platinum Tooling is the master importer of Heimatec tools for North America.
Henninger Speed Increasers
Platinum Tooling, an importer of live tools, angle heads, marking tools, Swiss tools and multiple-spindle tools manufactured by various global suppliers, is now importing Henninger Speed Increasers for North America. The announcement was made by company president, Preben Hansen, at the company's headquarters in Prospect Heights, Illinois.
AMF Marking and Cleaning Tools
Heimatec Inc. announces immediate availability of marking and cleaning tools from its European partner Andreas Maier, under the AMF brand. The announcement was made by the president of Heimatec Inc., Preben Hansen. “This development brings additional products to our current customers and responds to the market needs for quality marking and…
Citizen Tool Program
Heimatec announces the availability of its Citizen tool program. This line includes both live and static tools for most Citizen lathes. Designed to optimize the machine’s parameters, these precision tools are efficient and cost effective.
Tecnicrafts Collets and Guide Bushings
Heimatec Inc. now offers products from Tecnicrafts Industries, a manufacturer of collets and guide bushings for Swiss-type CNC Lathes. Tecnicrafts is an ISO 9001:2015-certified company, with its manufacturing plant in South India with state-of-the-art machine tools and 115 technicians.
Live Tooling for Specific Turning Center Brands
Heimatec offers live tooling for all popular models in the Hyundai, Miyano and Nakamura turning center lines. According to Preben Hansen, Heimatec president, “We’re carrying a substantial inventory of live tools for our customers’ machines now and it represents a substantial financial and warehouse space commitment we’ve made to support them in…
Custom Tooling
Heimatec announced that it will offer custom-designed and special tooling, in addition to its standard tooling line. Heimatec will design and build custom tools to suit specific requirements for all CNC lathes, regardless of application, brand or size.
Base Mount Tooling
Heimatec announces immediate availability of BMT (Base Mount Tooling) standard products. In addition to standard X- and Z-axis tools, styles such as adjustable tools, speed increasers and internal coolant tools with capabilities to 140 bar (2,000 psi) are available in an assortment of standard BMT tooling types, including BMT 45, 55, 65 and 75.
1:4 live tool speed multipliers
Heimatec Inc.’s line of 1:4 live tool speed multipliers enable tools to reach a maximum speed of 24,000 rpm. They are available for all popular live tool lathes. The speed multipliers are provided as axial or radial drilling and milling heads, with either internal or external coolant. Mounting configurations suit virtually any machine tool turret…
U-tec Flexible Adapter System
Heimatec announces immediate availability of its popular U-tec flexible adapter system on all right-angle heads in the company's line.
Through-Coolant Feature for Live Tools, Angle Heads
Heimatec, a world leader in live tools, angle and multispindle drill heads, announces availability of its newest development, a coolant-through feature on all the company's line items.
Angle Heads from Platinum Tooling Technologies
Heimatec announces immediate availability of its newest development, a line of standard and custom angle heads, available in all popular sizes and styles to accommodate machine tools and CNC machining center builders.
HT Series
Heimatec announces immediate availability of its newest development, the HT Series quick-change tool adapter system.
Unitec System
Heimatec Inc.'s Unitec is a patented flexible tool adapter system that allows a standard ER output live tool to accept various adapters for different applications.

Industry News

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Taking a look at live tooling

A review is given of this machining method, its basic concepts and developments in the technology.

Platinum Tooling named Tecnicrafts' North American distributor

Effective immediately, Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc., will be selling products from Tecnicrafts Industries, a manufacturer of collets and guide bushings for Swiss Type CNC Lathes.

Articles

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A better grip

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Hitting the mark

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William Leventon
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Swiss-style CNC lathes gaining popularity

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Kip Hanson
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Live tooling capabilities on the rise

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Michael C. Anderson
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What's your angle?

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Videos

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CTE Booth Visit with Platinum Tooling Technologies @ Eastec

Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc. President Preben Hansen introduced the company's new line of Rineck Shrink-Fit toolholders on display at its booth during Eastec 2023. Hansen said the line includes a broad range of tools capable of high-precision quality at "an excellent price level."

IMTS 2022 Booth Visit with Platinum Tooling Technologies

Preben Hansen, president of Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc., features a variety of products from Heimatec, Tecnicrafts, Quick, Henninger and Rineck.

Platinum Tooling Virtual Booth Visit

In this video, Preben Hansen, the president of Platinum Tooling, displays and details his company's offerings for the machine tool market. 

Platinum Tooling presents a 2020 virtual booth

Platinum Tooling Technologies recently created a video highlighting the products the company would have exhibited at its booth during IMTS had the 2020 trade show not been canceled due to the pandemic.

Heimatec features custom live, static tooling at IMTS 2016

Heimatec President Preben Hansen covers the company's assortment of standard and customized live and static tooling, including angle head and the company's patented UTEC quick-change tooling, during a video interview conducted during IMTS 2016 by Bernard & Company, an industrial advertising and public relations agency.

People & Companies

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Platinum Tooling celebrates 4 generations, 100 years

In a world where machine shops are struggling to stay open and maintain their business and in a
day when “going into dad’s business” is not what it once was, Platinum Tooling is an exception
to the rule. Located in Prospect Heights, Illinois, the company is set to reach an important milestone. In 2022, company President Preben Hansen…

Heimatec Inc. to become part of new corporation

Heimatec Inc., a specialist in live tooling for the North American machine tool industry, announced today that it will become part of a new corporation, Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc.

Platinum Tooling new importer of Rineck shrink-fit tooling

Platinum Tooling now offers Rineck shrink-fit tooling and shrink-fit machine technology for customers in the United States and Mexico.

Platinum Tooling expands tool program for automatic lathes

The company offers an expanded line of live and static tools for Swiss-type CNC automatic lathes.

Platinum Tooling names regional sales manager

Platinum Tooling, the exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads and other precision machine tool accessories, has named Frank Twomey as the company’s regional sales manager.