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Aerospace and defense materials continue to challenge toolholding

From Rene 41, 718 stainless steel and 625 Inconel to titanium and carbon fiber, the materials used in the aerospace and defense industry sector as well as space exploration continue to present significant toolholding challenges. A toolholder can tackle these challenges.

Expanding ERP capabilities with the Internet of Things

10 ways to improve productivity by integrating IOT into ERP.

Benefits of horizontal CNC machining

Changing a three-axis machining process from a vertical machining center (VMC) to a horizontal machining center (HMC) offers many benefits.

Benefits of horizontal CNC machining

Changing a three-axis machining process from a vertical machining center (VMC) to a horizontal machining center (HMC) offers many benefits.

Data matrix codes track tooling from Seco

Laser printed data matrix codes can track ten billion tools that in turn can generate huge amount of insight into how our products are used.

Seco Tools sets ambitious recycling target for circular economy

Seco Tools plans to make a strong contribution to the circular economy with an ambitious recycling goal while at the same time continuing to make reliable tooling.

Gear shop modernizes with shrink-fit technology

Boulevard Machine & Gear, a gear-cutting shop founded in 1954 to serve the paper industry in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, began a period of modernization and investment with the 2006 acquisition of the company by Susan Kasa. Kasa’s focus was to grow the company and become more efficient. One issue of concern dealt with completing certain machining jobs with conventional side-lock and collet holders. To solve this problem, the company invested in a Haimer Power Clamp Special Edition shrink fit machine, Haimer Standard Shrink chucks, Haimer Power Shrink chucks and extensions.

Choose digital, choose the right drill

Fewer than 30% of manufacturers have extensively adopted Industry 4.0 technologies, according to findings published in a new report, but manufacturers’ reluctance to go digital might have to change if they are to adapt to an unpredictable future. Sandvik Coromant's testing finds that an increase in machine utilization can result in a higher gross profit margin.

Drag finishing equipment increases tooling life

Voestalpine Rotec GmbH, a global leader in the manufacture of precision steel pipes and tubes, integrated an automated Rösler drag finishing system, the R 4/700 SF, that doubled the usable life of stamping tools.

Tooling for shaping hard and abrasive materials

Inovatools USA LLC in Hartland, Michigan, offers a broad product range of high-performance solid carbide mills that meet the exacting requirements in mold, fixture and die manufacturing.

Quick-change tooling boosts company profits

Many machine shops are losing tens of thousands of dollars in company profits each year by not implementing quick-change tooling on mills and lathes. Implementing this technology can easily reduce downtime an hour a day.

Cutting tool orders decline, while tooling suppliers look ahead

While the latest data on cutting tool orders shows a decline, orders appear to have “found a bottom” and tool suppliers look to the future with the release of a multitude of new tooling, workholding, machine tools and accessories into the marketplace.

Automation open house goes virtual

Fastems Group will host an online Open House & Conference entitled "Productivity Beyond Machine Tending" that will showcase the latest developments in automation and surrounding technologies.

CAD solution for multi-user facility

When it comes to designing, CAD software has its place, but purchasing and maintaining multiple CAD licenses can be expensive. Kisters offers a solution for supplying CAD to multiple users.

Zoller Inc. begins webinar series

As we enter a month of navigating business in the midst of this pandemic, we know that there is anxiety about the future. In uncertain times, it is more important than ever that we share experiences and learn from one another. That is Zoller Inc.’s primary objective now: to deliver resources that allow us to provide support and insight that will enable your business to emerge more efficient, productive and profitable.

Toolholders make the critical connection for productivity

Toolholders are the critical connection between a cutting tool and a machine tool spindle. A toolholder’s performance dictates productive output, part surface finish and cutter life. With the right toolholder for the application at hand, shops gain maximum benefit from their high-performance cutting tools and machine tools.

Toolholders fit shop’s up-close-and-personal part production

Nueva Precision, Milliken, Colorado, is, for the most part, Eddie Casanueva and his wife Leandra operating out of a garage. And while many job shop owners would want to grow and expand their businesses, the Casanuevas are content with keeping the shop at its current size because, according to them, customers benefit from dealing directly with the person making their parts. This, as well as the shop’s advanced manufacturing technology, makes Nueva Precision a trusted partner to its customers and an agile supplier.

Asia Pacific to emerge as the largest market for toolholders in 2019

Global demand for toolholders, specifically arising from the automotive and defense and aerospace industries, will witness a relatively steady growth between 2018 and 2028, as predicted by a research intelligence report. While the demand for toolholders will be largely driven by emerging economies, in particular the manufacturing sector, China is likely to make substantial investments in high performance cutting tools, considering the robust manufacturing and industrial output in the region.

Proper toolholder torque setting goes off the charts

For years, collet-type toolholder assembly and setup have relied on cumbersome, error-prone manual methods that waste time and money. From a wall filled with adjustment charts, operators reference torque values based on specific collet series holders and tool diameters. Then they must locate the appropriate torque wrench, unlock it, set its torque level and re-lock it before tightening a toolholder’s collet retention nut. This complex procedure leaves many shops scrambling to regain precious lost production time – and often leads to inaccurate torque settings that can damage toolholders and, in some instances, impact workpiece precision negatively.

Avoid these common inventory mistakes and save big

No matter what kind of manufacturing facility I’m in, there’s one thing I hear over and over when I ask workers on the floor about indirect inventory: They want it available—no matter when, no matter how frequently or infrequently they need it.

The importance of toolholder retention knobs

High-speed machining — in excess of 20,000 rpm — often is used in aerospace when machining exotic alloys and hard metals, such as titanium. At these speeds, precise, secure seating of tapered toolholders in the spindle becomes even more critical. Failing to pay attention to this single detail can lead to decreased productivity, less precise machining, reduced tool life and damaged workpieces.

Global toolholders market will top $1 billion by 2019

Global demand for toolholders, specifically arising from the automotive and defense and aerospace industries, will witness a relatively steady growth through 2028, as predicted by Future Market Insights (FMI) in its recently released market intelligence report. While the demand for toolholders will be largely driven by emerging economies, in particular the manufacturing sector, China is likely to make substantial investments in high-performance cutting tools, considering the robust manufacturing and industrial output in the region.

Remembering Kennedy

It’s a rite of passage for any new machinist. You order dial calipers, a few micrometers and a dial indicator or two, and before long you’re wondering where you’re going to stick all this stuff. It’s time to get your first toolbox.

Look beyond simple tool wear for complete optimization

The most fundamental elements of any metalcutting process, cutting tools are by their nature consumable. They wear until they are no longer effective. A traditional approach to metalcutting tool management employs wear analysis alone, focused on manipulating tool materials, geometries and application parameters to improve part output and tool life in a selected operation. To maximize the efficiency of your facility’s entire manufacturing process – boosting part-processing productivity and impacting the bottom line – you must go further in the pursuit of optimization.

Pull-out protection system is becoming a standard

The HAIMER Safe-Lock pull-out protection system ensures safe cutting tool clamping. Special drive keys in the toolholder match the spiral-shaped grooves on the cutting tool shank, thus creating frictional clamping forces and a positive locking form-fit. This effectively prevents the cutting tool from pulling out of the toolholder. Furthermore, it increases the productivity through faster permissible speeds and increased tool life.

Save money with reconditioning

Nearly 100 percent of the solid-carbide tool assortment is suitable for reconditioning, according to Sandvik Coromant Co. Once a solid-carbide tool has been reconditioned three times and is no longer a candidate for reconditioning, it can be recycled.

Fact vs. fiction: the truth about balancing toolholder assemblies

If you’re lucky, the veterans in your shop will take a rookie aside and pass on their hard-won knowledge of good machining practices. Most of this information is priceless. But some of it … not so much. For example, there are a lot of myths about balancing out there that, if not refuted, can cost your operation a lot of lost time and money. In this article, Haimer USA LLC addresses these misperceptions and offers a more factual view of best practices for balancing toolholder assemblies.

Modular toolholding helps Premier Industries finds its groove

Premier Industries’ pressure regulators are subjected to tough duty in the oil & gas, aerospace and welding industries, but their precision performance is also critical, as regulator outlet pressure determines downstream pressure. A HORN modular toolholding system allow the company to reduce cycle times by 65 percent and cost per part by 79 percent—with better finish, flatness and tool life.

Finding specialty toolholders to improve cycle time

For many machinists, the conversation begins, “If I could have this size tool with this attachment on it, we'd be able to …” With the variety of machine taper types, sizes, differences in the flanges, draw-in thread sizes, and pull studs, finding the ideal toolholder for the job can be a difficult task.

OSG on cutting aluminum auto parts with Micro Technology

Micro Technology Inc., Tullahoma, Tenn., makes parts that are used to mount to automotive engine blocks to be robotically transported through assembly lines. The company uses HAAS VF-3 with CAT40 taper tools. One part is 6061 Aluminum with a tolerance requirement of +/- 0.002" and was being machined with a face mill at 3,000RPM 120IPM with 1.25" axial and 1.2" radial depth of cut. The challenge: Improve productivity without sacrificing quality and accuracy. OSG Tap & Die describes their solution in a recent web feature:

What's shakin'? Seco Tools on vibration control

Seco Tools looks at passive and dynamic vibration control in a recent technical article on the company's web site. In metalcutting, vibration is generated by the changing forces that occur when making chips. The intermittent forces are apparent in the interrupted cutting process of milling and also appear in turning operations when the toolholder bar is periodically loaded and unloaded as chips form and break. A passive/dynamic approach to vibration control for tools involves application of a tuned mass damper concept.

Acorns, user experience and optimization

With the advent of technologies like the iPad, the field of predictive maintenance has become an accessible and achievable goal for many businesses. The iPad allows anyone from small companies to large multi-facility corporations to implement and commit to a predictive maintenance program utilizing technology that is constantly improving.

ABB and IBM partner to bring AI to the factory floor

ABB and IBM have announced a strategic collaboration that brings together ABB’s industry-leading digital offering, ABB Ability, with IBM Watson Internet of Things cognitive capabilities to unlock new value for customers in industry, utilities and transport & infrastructure.

High-Torque Retention Knob prevents toolholder deformation

Whereas the retention knob is an unmistakably critical component of the machining process, conventional retention knobs, when installed in a toolholder, may deform the precision taper because of the elastic nature of a toolholder’s thin walls. This taper deformation prevents a toolholder from properly mating with the spindle of a CNC machine. JM Performance Products Inc. has worked to overcome this manufacturing bind with its lower-deformation High Torque Retention Knobs.

Laser cladding head for hybrid machines

Attendees at the IMTS 2016 trade show may have noticed a number of magnetic “hybrid” signs affixed to several brands of machine tools. The man largely responsible for the signs being displayed is Jason Jones, inventor of the AMBIT laser cladding head and co-founder of Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Inc., Plano, Texas.

5 ways to extend CNC spindle life

For most manufacturers, the productivity of their CNC equipment can be measured in fractions of seconds when it comes to things like cutting or grinding cycle times and the intervals between tool changes. The performance of the spindle—the workhorse of the CNC machine—has a dramatic impact on that productivity.

Melin Tool licenses Haimer Safe-Lock System

German toolholder maker Haimer GmbH recently agreed to license its Haimer Safe-Lock System to the Melin Tool Co., a cutting tool manufacturer based in Cleveland. Melin Tool will offer its endmills to the U.S. market with the Haimer Safe-Lock System, according to a recent Melin Tool news release.

Tech institute partners with industry to make generic tool data public

NTB Interstate University of Technology Buchs, an institute that specializes in engineering informatics, recently announced a new website, gtc-tools.com, which provides information to the public on the Generic Tool Catalog (GTC) cutting tool data exchange format, according to a joint news release issued Feb. 9. The GTC data exchange format was developed through collaboration among machining hardware and software leaders Siemens PLM Software, Sandvik Coromant, Iscar and Kennametal.

Gleason buys Brazilian gear cutting tool company

The Gleason Corp. early this month announced the acquistion of the gear cutting tools business from Hurth Infer Indústria de Máquinas e Ferramentas Ltda., located in Sorocaba, Brazil. Now known as Gleason Indústria de Ferramentas Ltda., the gear cutting tools business includes shaving cutters, shaper cutters, chamfering and deburring tools, as well as tool sharpening services for such products.

GTI expands into North Carolina

GTI Spindle Technology, Manchester, N.H., recently announced plans to open a new state-of-the-art spindle repair facility in Raleigh, N.C., this month. The new 5,000-square-foot facility will provide full-service spindle rebuild and repair services. The new facility also will provide on-site predictive maintenance services, including vibration analysis routes for customers who want to ensure maximum uptime and reliability for their shops.

SGS licensing HAIMER Safe-Lock System

Cutting tool maker SGS Tool Co., Munroe Falls, Ohio, recently signed a licensing agreement with Haimer GmbH, Igenhausen, Germany, for the tool holding company's HAIMER Safe-Lock System, according to a recent news release. SGS Tool, a market leader for solid carbide end mills in North America, has begun offering their high quality cutting tools with the HAIMER Safe-Lock System. The unique Safe-Lock design in cutting tools and tool holders combines high-precision, shrink-fit clamping with a positive form locking mechanism.

Fives Machining adds service center in Seattle

Fives Machining Systems is set to open a service center in Seattle today as the company expands to meet the needs of its customers nationwide, according to a news release issued by the Fives Group. The Seattle center will stock spare parts, repair unit assemblies and dispatch service engineers to customers in the Northwest.

5-day Swiss collet delivery

Hardinge Workholding now offers 5-day delivery on its TF25 Extended Nose Swiss Collet. The collet features added nose length—flat or tapered—for performing pick-off work or to compensate for tooling interference. When ordering, customers need to provide hole size (ID), length of extension and nose diameter. (The nose diameter must be at least 0.125" larger than the ID.) Standard collets and bushings from www.ShopHardinge.com are delivered in 24 hours.

Fastenal industrial vending machines reach milestone

Earlier this summer Fastenal installed an additional FAST Solutions industrial vending machine within the Terex Mixer manufacturing plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Given how many vending devices (machines and lockers) Fastenal installs during a typical business day, it was a commonplace event — except in one regard: that particular machine represented the 50,000th FAST Solutions device concurrently installed at Fastenal customer sites worldwide.

OSG and Haimer enter strategic partnership

Toolmaker OSG Corp. and toolholding manufacturer Haimer GmbH signed a strategic partnership and licensing agreement in which the OSG-Group's round endmills will include Haimer's Safe-Lock system. The Safe-Lock design in cutting tools and toolholders combines a press fit clamping with a positive form locking mechanism. This prevents round cutting tools from being rotated or completely pulled out from a toolholder during heavy machining, according to the company.

BIG Kaiser boosts repair services

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling, Hoffman Estates, Ill., has enhanced its BIG Profit Maker, KAISER and Unilock repair services by bringing services in-house that, until recently, were performed overseas. The company is also eliminating charges for some commodity parts, as well as offering same-day services.

Okuma releases hand scraping white paper

Hand scraping mating surfaces on CNC machine tools helps maintain high levels of machining accuracy and reduces wear and tear, resulting in a long, stable and productive life for the machine, as detailed in a new white paper from machine tool builder Okuma America Inc., Charlotte, N.C.

Fastenal awarded TCPN contract

Industrial distributor Fastenal, Winona, Minn., has partnered with The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) to provide maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies to government entities nationwide. TCPN's lead government agency, Region 4 Education Service Center, uses a competitive solicitation process consistent with applicable procurement laws and regulations.

Marposs acquires FL Tool Holders

Measurement and control manufacturer Marposs S.p.A., Bologna, Italy, has acquired FL Tool Holders LLC of Livonia, Mich., a manufacturer of tooling and gaging products for the automotive, aerospace, marine and off-road manufacturing industries.

Weiler expands, rebrands

Weiler Corp, Cresco, Pa., a provider of power brushes, abrasives and maintenance products for surface conditioning, launched a multimillion-dollar initiative to improve customer service and enable future growth, according to the company. The investment includes a new brand identity, facility expansion, increased staffing, a revamped website and new training tools.

Widia launches NOVO application

Widia, a Fort Mill, S.C.-based toolmaker, has launched its NOVO desktop and tablet application, which gives users on-demand delivery of cutting tool data and expertise for reduced product development and manufacturing lead times, according to the company. NOVO assists shop personnel in a number of intuitive ways. It can help define machining features and reduce the product set to those that can do the job, taking into account constraint requirements such as material, tolerance and machining sequence for both single tools and multi-tools.

U.S. Shop Tools releases new catalog

U.S. Shop Tools, Anaheim, Calif., has released its 2014/15 Express catalog. The 178-page catalog contains information and pricing on the company's most popular offerings, including chuck jaws, lathe chucks, lathe toolholder bushings, collet pads, live centers, internal lathe workholding, ER, TG, DA & AF collets, retention knobs, vise jaws, milling toolholders and indexable drills.

Komet and Schunk hold joint event

Komet of America, a Schaumburg, Ill.-based manufacturer of bore machining, reaming and threading tools, and Schunk Inc., a Morrisville, N.C., provider of clamping technology and gripping systems, held a joint distributor event on April 9, 2014, at Komet of America's Schaumburg facility. The 5-hour event consisted of morning product presentations and three afternoon demos in the machining center on the production floor featuring Schunk workholding and toolholding with Komet cutting tools.

Seco Tools reports on carbide recycling

Cutting tool manufacturer Seco Tools, Troy, Mich., released the results of its North American Carbide Recycling Program for 2013. The company collected and processed 125,919 lbs (57,235 kg) of used carbide tools. Of the total, 110,585 lbs (50,265 kg) were returned to Seco Tools AB for processing into grade powder. Over the life of the carbide recycling program, Seco Tools has returned an average of over 10,100 lbs (4,100 kg) of tools per month for recycling.

SCHUNK: Jens Lehmann as new spokesperson

German clamping and gripping specialist SCHUNK has partnered with goalkeeper Jens Lehmann as the company's new brand ambassador. Managing Partner Henrik A. Schunk, an enthusiastic soccer fan, personally picked the athlete, citing "dynamics, precision, reliability and continuous top performance in the team." As a brand ambassador, Lehmann is able to communicate SCHUNK's credibly due to his proven competence in both soccer and society.

NTM named KOMET SERVICE partner

Minneapolis machine shop NTM Inc. was named a partner in the KOMET SERVICE network and will provide localized tool regrinding and refurbishment services for tools from KOMET and other toolmakers, as well as sell standard and special KOMET solid-carbide tools.

MSC expands Accupro line

MSC Industrial Supply Co., Melville, N.Y. expanded its Accupro line of metalworking products with the launch of new milling, threading and toolholding solutions.

MSC boosts Kennametal products

MSC Industrial Supply Co., the Melville, N.Y.-based distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) solutions, has increased its selection of Kennametal cutting tools to 54,000 total items. MSC customers gain access to almost all of Kennametal's metalworking products, including milling, turning, holemaking, threading and tooling system products.

Parlec launches new Web platform

Parlec Inc., a Fairport, N.Y.-based provider of toolholding and presetting solutions, launched a new Web platform to showcase its re-engineered precision modular boring system. "We wanted to bring our new product offering to life," said Dave Hartman, product manager of tooling systems. "By using a combination of 3-D animations and video footage, we're able to provide clear demonstrations and evidence of the types of benefits Parlec boring systems can bring manufacturing operations."

Darex celebrates 40th anniversary

Darex LLC, Ashland, Ore., is celebrating its 40th year in business in October. Darex brands include: Darex industrial sharpeners, Drill Doctor professional and home shop drill bit sharpeners and Work Sharp knife and tool sharpeners.

Articles on Toolholding

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A firm grip

Author: Alan Richter
Column: Feature Article
Published: April 4, 2024 - 15:00 pm

Hold it right there

Author: CTE Staff
Column: Feature Article
Published: February 19, 2024 - 13:30 pm

Toolholding tips

Author: Christopher Tate
Column: Feature Article
Published: February 3, 2023 - 12:30 pm

Automating the toolroom

Author: Brendt Holden
Column: Feature Article
Published: January 19, 2023 - 10:00 am

Toolholders help shop’s reputation

Author: CTE Staff
Column: Productive Times
Published: June 22, 2022 - 13:00 pm

Tool presetting truth

Author: Christopher Tate
Column: Feature Article
Published: July 21, 2021 - 09:45 am

Maintain productivity when changing tools

Author: Christopher Tate
Column: Feature Article
Published: March 3, 2021 - 16:00 pm

Maintain productivity when changing tools

Author: Christopher Tate
Column: Feature Article
Published: March 3, 2021 - 16:00 pm

Capto transforms shop's VTLs

Author: Christopher Tate
Column: Feature Article
Published: February 17, 2021 - 11:00 am

Shrinking cycle times

Author: CTE Staff
Column: Productive Times
Published: December 28, 2020 - 15:00 pm

Toolholding system delivers efficiency

Author: CTE Staff
Column: Productive Times
Published: December 23, 2020 - 15:00 pm

Tool balancing basics

Author: Yesenia Duran
Column: Feature Article
Published: October 21, 2020 - 08:30 am

Drilling through the void

Author: CTE Staff
Column: Productive Times
Published: August 19, 2020 - 12:00 pm

Toolholders a critical connector

Author: David McHenry
Column: Feature Article
Published: June 10, 2020 - 12:15 pm

What is a Collet? Types, Uses, and Design Explained

Author: William Leventon
Column: Feature Article
Published: June 8, 2020 - 15:30 pm

Protect processes, collect data

Author: Ken Schnepf
Column: Look Ahead Department
Published: May 26, 2020 - 10:30 am

Beware of expedited spindle repair

Author: Bob Hodge
Column: Feature Article
Published: April 2, 2020 - 12:15 pm

Twin-spindle machining centers deserve a second look

Author: Kip Hanson
Column: Feature Article
Published: April 1, 2020 - 09:00 am

AI checks spindle health

Author: William Leventon
Column: Machine Technology Column
Published: March 13, 2020 - 09:30 am

Machine maintenance and monitoring tips

Author: Alan Miller
Column: Feature Article
Published: February 12, 2020 - 20:00 pm

The benefits of multifunctional metrology

Author: Kip Hanson
Column: Feature Article
Published: February 17, 2020 - 09:30 am

Taming data overload

Author:
Column: Productive Times
Published: January 23, 2020 - 10:30 am

Machine maintenance programs boost bottom line

Author: Larry Adams
Column: Feature Article
Published: January 15, 2020 - 11:00 am

Tool management system to the rescue

Author: CTE Staff
Column: Productive Times
Published: October 17, 2019 - 14:30 pm

Productive presetting

Author: Kip Hanson
Column: Feature Article
Published: October 9, 2019 - 15:45 pm

This toolholder's got smarts

Author: Ken Schnepf
Column: Look Ahead Department
Published: September 25, 2019 - 00:00 am

This toolholder's got smarts

Author: Ken Schnepf
Column: Look Ahead Department
Published: September 25, 2019 - 00:00 am

Minutes count when machining large orders

Author:
Column: Productive Times
Published: September 17, 2019 - 11:00 am

Selecting the appropriate drill design

Author: Christopher Tate
Column: Feature Article
Published: September 10, 2019 - 13:00 pm

Motivation for automation

Author: William Leventon
Column: Machine Technology Column
Published: September 19, 2019 - 16:15 pm

Instead of breaking a saw blade, break it in

Author: Yesenia Duran
Column: Feature Article
Published: August 6, 2019 - 11:00 am

Ceratizit SA hopes to change the turning process

Author: Robert Weinstein
Column: Look Ahead Department
Published: August 28, 2019 - 09:30 am

A tool-setting blue light special

Author: William Leventon
Column: Machine Technology Column
Published: August 21, 2019 - 17:00 pm

Catching ‘22’: Beat the challenges of titanium

Author: Alan Richter
Column: Feature Article
Published: July 9, 2019 - 09:30 am

Extended-reach toolholders remain a requirement

Author: Holly B. Martin
Column: Feature Article
Published: July 2, 2019 - 16:30 pm

Extended-reach toolholders remain a requirement

Author: Holly B. Martin
Column: Feature Article
Published: July 2, 2019 - 16:30 pm

Shop seeks to maximize machine tool investment

Author:
Column: Productive Times
Published: June 20, 2019 - 11:30 am

Shop seeks to maximize machine tool investment

Author:
Column: Productive Times
Published: June 20, 2019 - 11:30 am

Extending tool lifetimes

Author: Robert Weinstein
Column: Look Ahead Department
Published: July 1, 2019 - 11:45 am

Emag modernizes maintenance

Author: William Leventon
Column: Machine Technology Column
Published: April 16, 2019 - 10:00 am

Machine shop tests Y-axis parting

Author: CTE Staff
Column: Productive Times
Published: March 13, 2019 - 16:45 pm

With MQL, the advantages are clear

Author: Brett Reynolds
Column: Feature Article
Published: February 6, 2019 - 15:30 pm

Basic endmill is anything but

Author: CTE Staff
Column: Productive Times
Published: February 14, 2019 - 15:45 pm

The ins and outs of machine tool spindle maintenance

Author: Kip Hanson
Column: Feature Article
Published: January 23, 2019 - 10:45 am

Toolholder cures runout woes

Author: CTE Staff
Column: Productive Times
Published: January 8, 2019 - 14:30 pm

Swap toolholders in 30 seconds or less

Author: Kip Hanson
Column:
Published: December 26, 2018 - 12:15 pm

Swap toolholders in 30 seconds or less

Author: Kip Hanson
Column:
Published: December 26, 2018 - 12:15 pm

Mind the grind

Author: John Hagan
Column: Feature Article
Published: October 23, 2018 - 11:00 am

Cutter sources

Author: CTE Staff
Column: Shop Operations
Published: December 1, 2009 - 11:00 am

Practicing routine grinding machine maintenance produces productivity gains

Author: CTE Staff
Column: Feature Article
Published: July 1, 2009 - 12:00 pm

Tool Testing Done Right

Author: Michael Deren
Column: Machinist's Corner Column
Published: July 1, 2009 - 12:00 pm

Spin doctors

Author: George Weimer
Column: Feature Article
Published: August 1, 2009 - 12:00 pm

Driving diesel developments

Author: Alan Richter
Column: Feature Article
Published: September 1, 2009 - 12:00 pm

Spin doctors

Author: George Weimer
Column: Feature Article
Published: August 1, 2009 - 12:00 pm

Wear and peace

Author: CTE Staff
Column: Feature Article
Published: September 1, 2009 - 12:00 pm

Polygon Power

Author: Alan Richter
Column: Feature Article
Published: January 1, 2009 - 11:00 am

Kicking Out Bad Vibration

Author: Joseph Hazelton
Column: Feature Article
Published: July 1, 2008 - 12:00 pm

Changing Quick-Change

Author:
Column: Feature Article
Published: January 1, 2008 - 11:00 am

Price-Conscious Presetters

Author:
Column: Feature Article
Published: May 1, 2007 - 12:00 pm

Dude, Where's My Tool?

Author: Daniel Margolis
Column: Feature Article
Published: September 1, 2006 - 12:00 pm

Holding Patterns

Author: Bill Kennedy
Column: Feature Article
Published: June 1, 2006 - 12:00 pm

CTE's 50th Anniversary Supplement

Author: CTE Staff
Column: Feature Article
Published: August 1, 2005 - 12:00 pm

Equilibrium Adjustment

Author: Alan Richter
Column: Feature Article
Published: February 1, 2005 - 11:00 am

Don't Fret

Author: Chris Gust
Column: Feature Article
Published: July 1, 2003 - 12:00 pm

Compound Cutting

Author: Bill Kennedy
Column: Feature Article
Published: September 1, 2003 - 12:00 pm

Knob Knowledge

Author: Brad Lewis
Column: Feature Article
Published: May 1, 2002 - 12:00 pm

Solid Contact

Author: Preben Hansen
Column: Feature Article
Published: July 1, 2001 - 12:00 pm

Balancing Act

Author: Norman Moak
Column: Feature Article
Published: October 1, 2001 - 12:00 pm

Holding On

Author: Kip Hanson
Column: Feature Article
Published: July 1, 2000 - 12:00 pm

Squeeze Play

Author: Alan Richter
Column: Feature Article
Published: September 1, 2000 - 12:00 pm

Presetters Produce Profit

Author: Richard McCarthy
Column: Feature Article
Published: August 1, 1996 - 12:00 pm

HSK Leads the Way

Author: Patrick Manthey
Column: Feature Article
Published: April 1, 1997 - 11:00 am

Shrink-Fit Toolholding

Author: Martin Eastman
Column: Feature Article
Published: April 1, 1997 - 11:00 am

Modular Moneymakers

Author: Mike Castner
Column: Feature Article
Published: April 1, 1996 - 11:00 am

From Presetting to Tool Management

Author: Christoph Zoller
Column: Feature Article
Published: April 1, 1998 - 11:00 am

Ball-Drive Superiority

Author: D. Fred Smith
Column: Feature Article
Published: August 1, 1997 - 12:00 pm

Crib Control

Author: Brent Chandler
Column: Feature Article
Published: September 1, 1999 - 12:00 pm

Steep Trouble

Author: E. Rivin
Column: Feature Article
Published: April 1, 1999 - 11:00 am

The Secrets of HSK

Author: Dr. Eugene Kocherovsky
Column: Feature Article
Published: September 1, 1998 - 12:00 pm

Moving ahead with multitaskers

Author: Kip Hanson
Column: Feature Article
Published: October 17, 2018 - 12:00 pm

Consider the benefits of quick-change tooling systems

Author: Holly B. Martin
Column: Feature Article
Published: October 31, 2018 - 12:00 pm

Consider the benefits of quick-change tooling systems

Author: Holly B. Martin
Column: Feature Article
Published: October 31, 2018 - 12:00 pm

Keep machining circle unbroken

Author:
Column: Productive Times
Published: October 3, 2018 - 17:15 pm

Flexible method for machining aids gear wheel prototypes

Author:
Column: Get With The Program Column
Published: September 18, 2018 - 16:45 pm

Machining With a Shear

Author: Michael Johnson
Column: Feature Article
Published: August 28, 2018 - 09:15 am

HSS tools in demand world-wide

Author:
Column: Feature Article
Published: August 3, 2018 - 11:00 am

How to choose the right toolholder

Author: Christopher Tate
Column: Feature Article
Published: July 26, 2018 - 14:45 pm

How to choose the right toolholder

Author: Christopher Tate
Column: Feature Article
Published: July 26, 2018 - 14:45 pm

Nippon Bearing unveils EXRAIL roller guide

Author: Robert Weinstein
Column: Look Ahead Department
Published: April 17, 2018 - 11:45 am

Actions to keep spindles spinning

Author: Gilman Precision USA
Column: Machine Technology Column
Published: April 19, 2018 - 16:45 pm

Maximize preventive maintenance for machine tools

Author: Knox Machinery Inc.
Column: Feature Article
Published: February 13, 2018 - 11:45 am

Silo systems can't maintain equipment

Author: Harry Mosesian
Column: Get With The Program Column
Published: January 11, 2018 - 22:30 pm

Speeding up lubrication

Author: Michael C. Anderson
Column: Look Ahead Department
Published: January 5, 2018 - 15:00 pm

Modular toolholder finds its groove

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Column: Productive Times
Published: December 6, 2017 - 11:15 am

Save time by setting tools offline with a presetter

Author: Kip Hanson
Column: Feature Article
Published: September 27, 2017 - 12:15 pm

Perpendicularity: key to machining good parts

Author: Tom Lipton
Column: Shop Operations
Published: October 12, 2017 - 14:30 pm

Machine Technology: No-hands tool changing

Author: William Leventon
Column: Machine Technology Column
Published: September 7, 2017 - 16:30 pm

Machine Technology: No-hands tool changing

Author: William Leventon
Column: Machine Technology Column
Published: September 7, 2017 - 16:30 pm

3D-printed bone drill improves surgeries

Author: Patrick Kuhlemann
Column: Feature Article
Published: August 24, 2017 - 11:30 am

Productive Times: a high-torque conversion

Author: Alan Richter
Column: Productive Times
Published: July 25, 2017 - 07:15 am

Videos on Toolholding

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CTE Booth Visit with Guhring @ Eastec

Guhring Inc., which featured several product lines at its booth during Eastec 2023, reviewed the company's newest offerings for drills, endmills, thread mills, taps, grooving tools, and a tool management vending solution.

CTE Booth Visit with JM Performance Products @ Eastec

Craig Fischer, plant manager for JM Performance Products Inc., highlighted some of the company's newer products, including BT30 retention knobs, that were on display at the company's booth during Eastec 2023.

Toolholders help shop's reputation

Symmetrix Composite Tooling Inc. discusses how a unique collet-holding system from Rego-Fix Tool Corp. helped the shop eliminate cutting tools from pulling out of holders.

Increase productivity with consistent tool setup

In this video, Brendt Holden of Haimer USA LLC demonstrates how setting up your tools the same way through various Haimer technologies can increase productivity, and, in turn, save you time and money.

EASTEC 2021 Booth Visit with BIG DAISHOWA Inc.

Cutting Tool Engineering's video booth visit with BIG DAISHOWA Inc. at EASTEC 2021 covers an array of the company's latest products.

ZOLLER75LIVE - »genius« REIMAGINED

Join Zoller's tool inspection solutions experts, Werner Lueken & Matt Brothers, for a special edition of the ZOLLER75LIVE event series on May 19/20 as we unveil the latest ZOLLER Innovation in tool inspection — the »genius« — during a live broadcast from our North American Headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Kyocera highlights KPK series clamping mechanism

With Kyocera Precision Tools Inc.’s new insert, blade and tool block designs, users can achieve rigid, safe and secure cutoff operations thanks to the clamping mechanisms of the KPK series. The insert clamp design is said to enable fast replacement of inserts and reduce downtime.

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.

Marubeni L20XII automatic tool changer demo

The L20XII ATC by Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Inc. provides an environment in which tool setting for machining several types of workpieces can be completed in a single setup.

Hainbuch America centroteX S demo

Is it possible to change heavy workholding in one minute? The answer is absolutely with the centroteX S from Hainbuch America Corp. The changeover system features ergonomic handling, resists contamination and provides a short return on investment.

ARCH Cutting Tools -- Your complete tool making authority

ARCH Cutting Tools continues to focus on their commitment to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Backed by a talented line up of experienced engineers to assist you in creating personalized custom tool solutions and fueled with an ever increasing standard, stocked high performance offering of cutting tools and holders.

ARCH Cutting Tools -- Your complete tool making authority

Drastically Cut Machining Costs with VERICUT Force

VERICUT Force is the standard for NC program optimization. Force optimization can reduce machining times up to 25 percent or more, produce better quality parts, and extend tool life up to 2X.

Pain relief when tracking data

When a company is part of one of the largest tool manufacturers, merely employing good technology is not enough. That is why Fair Lawn, New Jersey-based Sandvik Coromant Co. needed to more efficiently track and manage tools and streamline production at its Mebane, North Carolina, plant. TDM Systems Inc. provides a solution with tool data management software.

Uniko Lite Presetter Demo by Koma Precision

Entering the world of tool presetting is made easy with the Uniko Lite.

Tool monitoring adaptive control for cutting difficult materials

Caron Engineering’s Tool Monitoring Adaptive Control system helps cut difficult-to-machine materials.

Koma Precision makes a Prime debut

CTE Owner and Publisher Dennis Spaeth made the rounds at EASTEC 2019 talking with some of the great company's we cover, like Koma Precision, Inc. Here, Adam Rosen provides an overview of Koma's new Prime Tool Presetter machine.

Be More with Deublin Pop-Off Seal Technology

Deublin's Pop-Off rotary unions have seals that open automatically when coolant, air, or other media flow is interrupted.

Multifunctional tool system for diverse grooving applications

TungCut has a wide selection of inserts and toolholders applicable for all grooving operations. Its innovative, rigid clamping system offers stable and long tool life.

Toolholder cures runout woes

The powRgrip toolholding system from Rego-Fix Tool Corp. enables K&E Plastics to drastically minimize tool runout when machining plastics. This is a video supplement to a Productive Times article in the January 2019 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Dormer Pramet product tour traverses planes, trains and more

Brian Norris, president of The Americas for Dormer Pramet, spent a few minutes during IMTS 2018 to guide Cutting Tool Engineering Publisher Dennis Spaeth through a number of product highlights from Precision Twist Drill, Union Butterfield, Dormer and Pramet.

Up! App insight at IMTS

Harry E.M. Brandicourt, director of strategic partnerships and growth strategies at Up! LLC, discusses the Up! app, a free app that connects service requesters with service providers to repair industrial equipment. Version 2.0 has been released.

From art to part at Zoller Innovations Days

Zoller Inc. hosted its open house and Innovation Days event June 19-20 at the tool presetting and measuring equipment manufacturer’s new facility in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Trusted options for machine tool repair

The Up! App quickly connects people who need machine tool service with trusted service providers, including OEMs, distributors and third-party companies.

The CNC Chef: Tackling tool rubbing | Episode 1

In the debut episode of The CNC Chef, Bob Warfield from CNCCookbook.com cautions against slowing down your feed rate to avoid tool rubbing. A new monthly video series from Cutting Tool Engineering, The CNC Chef will address a variety of machining challenges in the coming months.

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.

Kennametal features KM4X spindle and tooling connection system

Cutting Tool Engineering visited with Kennametal Inc. during IMTS 2016 at Chicago's McCormick Place. Bill Redman, global product manager of tooling systems for Kennametal Inc., outlines the key features of the company's latest spindle and tooling connection system, the KM4X.

CTEplus visits with Widia at IMTS

Chris Merlin, director of portfolio commercialization for the WIDIA Products Group, visited with Cutting Tool Engineering Publisher Don Nelson during IMTS 2016 to discuss the company's 90-year milestone and latest technology, including the VariMill Modular System, the VariTap and the features of the NOVO app.

Rego-Fix highlights Secure Grip features

Developed for the world’s most intensive cutting applications, Secure Grip is an easy to use system that locks the collet and cutter into the holder.

Product Focus: BIG Kaiser Mega New Baby Chucks

This is a video supplement to a Cutting Tool Engineering Productive Times case study involving BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. and Homeyer Precision Manufacturing. The Challenge: Minimize endmill runout to extend tool life when producing aluminum-based forceps. The Solution: A collet chuck that provides minimal runout.

Angle Head Insights: Koma Precision

Koma Precision Inc. provides a series of angle head demonstrations for aerospace applications in this brief report posted as a video sidebar to the "What's your angle?" feature article in the January 2016 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Angle Head Insights: BIG Kaiser

BIG Kaiser Precision Toolng Inc. provides a series of angle head demonstrations in this 3-minute report posted as a video sidebar to the "What's your angle?" feature article in the January 2016 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Allied Machine & Engineering featured on Fox Business News’ Manufacturing Marvels series

Manufacturing Marvels, which airs on The FOX Business Network, recently featured Allied Machine & Engineering Corp., Dover, Ohio. Manufacturing Marvels, which is produced by the Marvel Production Group LLC, Dallas, Texas, are 2-minute video reports spotlighting American manufacturers, their products, processes and customers.

Hand scraping

While many call hand scraping a lost art, Okuma begs to differ, the company report in a July 2013 video. "While it might be rare to find a craftsman skilled enough to hand scrape effectively, we never lost the art simply because we’ve always understood how critical hand scraping is to maintaining machining accuracy," according to the company's YouTube channel.

New LIFE for old spindles

GMN USA video report offers insight into spindle repair.

Iscar offers IQcloud overview

Iscar Metals Inc. has introduced IQcloud, new software designed to streamline the front-end of cutting tool purchases by helping programmers condense the time it takes to get the cutting tool assembly into manufacturing technologies that they are using, whether that's CAD/CAM verification or tool management.

JM Performance demonstrates high-torque retention knobs

Watch this brief video as JM Performance Products demonstrates how the company's high-torque retention knobs prevent toolholder expansion.

What's new from Fastenal at IMTS 2014

Fastenal offers an overview of its newest vending technology at IMTS 2014.

Exsys displays quick-change abilities

Exsys displays quick-change abilities at IMTS 2014.

Exsys displays quick-change abilities

Exsys displays quick-change abilities at IMTS 2014.

Zoller unveils 3D Check, Titan and cost per click calculator

Zoller unveils 3D Check, Titan and cost per click calculator at IMTS 2014.

Zoller unveils 3D Check, Titan and cost per click calculator

Zoller unveils 3D Check, Titan and cost per click calculator at IMTS 2014.

THINBIT Kaiser Tool Co. celebrates 50th anniversary

Interview with THINBIT Kaiser Tool Co. at IMTS 2014.

KOMET announces new partnership at IMTS 2014

KOMET Service North America, a partnership between KOMET of America and a variety of independent companies to service the KOMET brand of tools, welcomed Grinding Technology LLC to its list of partners at a special ceremony held during IMTS 2014. The Houston, Texas, company became the seventh partner to sign on with KOMET Service since the launch of the service partnership at IMTS 2012.

Röhm Products of America demos F-senso at IMTS 2014

Röhm Products of America’s F-senso pull-in force measurement device enables you to check the pull-in force of your tool clamping system. The regular monitoring of the pull-in force makes it possible to detect changes in the clamping strength before they have an effect on the quality of processing.

Tool-Flo booth visit at IMTS 2014

Tool-Flo Manufacturing Inc. featured coolant-fed clamps designed to eliminate the need to change or modify the toolholder at the company's booth during IMTS 2014. The holder connects to an existing coolant pump on a manual lathe. End users replace the current top clamp with the coolant-fed clamp to provide a direct coolant feed to the cutting edge.

GF Machining Solutions unveils the Transformer

GF Machining Solutions unveils the Transformer automation cell at IMTS 2014.

Look at your consumable product spend ... now subtract 30%

That's a typical result for thousands of companies that are using Fastenal's vending solutions to dispense, control and track their supplies. For more information, contact your local Fastenal store.

Bilz Tool introduces ThermoGrip tool clamping system

ThermoGrip is the "new" tool clamping system for automotive, aerospace, medical and die/mold manufacturing. Its high TIR cutting tool precision is said to improve cutting tool performance in tool life and machining accuracy.

Kennametal quick-change

Kennametal shows a side-by-side comparison of its KM-Micro/Mini quick-change system versus a standard tool in this 2-minute demonstration, courtesy of Kennametal. While the KM-Micro/Mini tool change is complete in just half a minute, the standard tool requires 2 minutes to change, set up and gage the tool.

Tool quickie

In this 2-minute side-by-side comparison, Kennametal shows its KM-Micro/Mini tool being changed in just half a minute versus a standard tool requiring 2 minutes to change, set up and gage.

CoroMill Plura with iLock

Sandvik Coromant introduced its new CoroMill Plura with iLock system at the imX event at the Las Vegas Convention Center Sept. 12-14. The new system will be available in 2012.

Recipe for Quality Toolholders

Justin London, a sales technician and draftsman with Briney Tooling Systems, discussed the proper "Recipe for Quality Toolholders" as one of the Fast Track Seminars hosted at the Cutting Tool Engineering booth during IMTS 2010.

Spindle Maintenance and Repair

John Easley, vice president of sales and marketing at Fischer Precise USA, Racine, Wis., addressed "Spindle Maintenance and Repair" as part of the Fast Track Seminar series hosted at the Cutting Tool Engineering booth during IMTS 2010.

Justifying New Practices: Increasing Production Through Setup Reduction

Gerard Vacio and Hilary Schnirring, both of BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc., discuss possible strategies for reducing setup time in this Fast Track Seminar, which was presented and filmed at the Cutting Tool Engineering and MICROmanufacturing booth during IMTS 2010.

Justifying New Practices: Increasing Production Through Setup Reduction

Zoller: Tool life monitoring

Robert Auer, an engineer and key account manager with Zoller, took a few minutes during IMTS 2010 to walk through the company's tool life monitoring and management system.

Farm Aid

Western Oklahoma job shop Kos Machine LLC makes it a point to help out local farmers. Follow along as Kos repairs an old Case tractor in this video slide show.

Changing Quick-Change

Though ITI Tooling Co. Inc. introduced the Varia Rapid-Change Tooling System some four years ago, the company's product manager—Lee Hebenstreit—says word of this technology has not yet spread throughout the markets it could help. That's why the company produced a 22-second video showing the Varia tool changing system in action.

Products for Toolholding

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easyZERO

With the ability to rapidly dial in runout with complete control, users spend less time tapping on the side of the tool and resetting tools and collets. Overall efficiency is increased, machining costs are lowered, and scrap is reduced with easyZERO.

powRgrip 48 Tooling System

Because of its tool size capability, the PG48 holders require the use of a brand-new press-fit assembly unit called the PGS 48. The PGS 48 is an automatic hydraulic press that generates up to 15 tons of force to press and remove collets from the holders and is a single-series machine designed only for PG48.

FISCHER expands repair, exchange services to third-party spindles

FISCHER USA Inc. has expanded its repair services and exchange programs to include third-party spindle brands in the North American market.

MMC Mini-Mini Collet Chuck

The MMC collet chuck is precision ground and pre-balanced to 30,000 RPM at G2.5 with runout accuracy of 3 microns at 4 times the diameter – ensuring accuracy and reliability during high-speed operations.

TungHeavyGroove

The TungHeavyGroove toolholders utilize a frontal coolant system, delivering high-pressure cutting fluid from the bottom to the flank face of the cutting edge. This innovative design enhances chip evacuation and extends insert tool life significantly. Furthermore, an extremely rigid dovetail insert clamping method sustains heavy cutting loads during aggressive wide grooving and profile grooving, while providing process security.

ModuMiniTurn

The round shank toolholders are designed to fit the cylindrical shank tool holders in most Swiss type lathes. Just as with the existing ModuMiniTurn square shank toolholders, the new round shank toolholders also features extremely high repeatability accuracy, which significantly reduces downtime.

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 and standard styles. All tools are available in inch and metric sizes.

Part Processing Solutions

The recently launched tools, toolholders and chipbreakers move manufacturers toward better results easier, more quickly and with cost savings. "We're focused on developing new ways for our customers to solve age old problems while taking full advantage of their machine tools," said Mia Bökmark, Vice President Product Offer & Innovation at Seco. "We draw on more than 80 years of toolmaking experience to offer solutions for the real challenges in every shop."

Turn SCLC-S-P/SDJC-S-P/SVJB-S-P Toolholders

The holders accept CCGT3xx, DCGT3xx and VCGT2xx indexable inserts and provide a high level of indexing accuracy even when turning parts with tight tolerance specifications. The short head dimension enables short clamping and high stability. The shank dimensions are 12 mm × 12 mm and 16 mm × 16 mm.

Polygonal Shank Toolholders

As precisely defined per ISO 26623, the Polygon Shank Coupling (PSC) interface features a unique tapered polygon which serves as a main element in torque transmitting, centering, and clamping. With double contact on both face and taper, as well as great cross-sectional strength, this interface is unrivaled in terms of high clamping force and bending stiffness.

Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL)

Introduced in early July, the REGO-FIX standardized MQL PG collets are designed for tool shanks according to DIN 69090-3 and available for HSK-A 63 and HSK-E 40 toolholders. They are designed for machines using one-channel, internal through-spindle MQL systems and are beneficial for virtually any machining application.

C3 Series of BIG CAPTO Tool Holders

The BIG CAPTO C3 square holders for turning applications come in left and right orientation. The turning application holders—C3-180-BH16R-2058 and C3-180-BH16L-2058—are mono-block holders. Their insert clamps are tough and reliable, adding on to the already inherently high rigidity of mono-block holders. The resulting higher rigidity minimizes vibrations and movement during cutting, improving accuracy and efficiency.

FHN Series Floating Holders

The FHN Series method compensates for small offsets, including tilt, between the center axis of the tool and the pilot hole. By correcting the offset that occurs when attaching and detaching tools with the holder, it is now possible to achieve higher precision machining.

Diebold JetSleeve 2.0

Diebold JetSleeve 2.0 technology offers a unique coolant supply system that is unmatched by any other tool holder product. The JetSleeve 2.0 patented design not only delivers coolant to the cutting edges of your cutting tools, but it also it accelerates the coolant multiple times over the “normal” machine coolant pressure to blast the chips/swarf away for the machined surfaces to eliminate recutting of chips that leads to shorter tool life and prevents smooth machined surfaces.

6061 Aluminium Shaft Collars

The aluminium collars are much easier to machine compared to steel. This more readily enables customization, a requirement if the collar needs to fit specific shaft designs or dimensions, either for retrofit or new machine builds. Along with this capability, aluminium shares a similar anti-corrosion performance to stainless steel, ensuring increased durability.

MaxiLock-N Turning Tool Holders

To avoid interference with workpiece contours, the lengths of DirectCooling Series holders are ideally matched to one another and offer optimal stability and unlimited flexibility. This flexibility is further enhanced with an HSK-T universal standard interface for turning tools that ensures straightforward connection to multifunction machines such as turning/milling centers and milling/turning centers.

Quick Action Sliding Locks

The sliding locks are particularly ideal for clamping in tight areas with non-swiveling handles. The body is made from nickel-plated 1045 steel. The handle is made from nickel-plated 4140 alloy steel, quenched and tempered. The push bar is made from 1045 steel.

Collet for Internal Clamping

Users can machine this collet attachment to adapt it to match the internal contour of the workpiece they are clamping. However, what makes this new exhibit from AMF so special is that no through holes are needed in the workpiece to achieve safe internal clamping. With mechanical lateral actuation, workpieces with a blind hole can also be clamped securely and without distortion.

Automatic Tool Changer

The ATC is a valuable addition to the 24R CNC router. The ATC is integrated into Tormach’s award-winning PathPilot CNC controller. Ideal for premium woodworkers and sign makers, the 24R is designed to accurately cut a wide variety of materials including woods, plastics, aluminum, and more. With an advanced control, rigid cast-iron bed, welded steel stand, water-cooled chiller, integrated vacuum table, and more than a 2’ x 4’ work envelope, it is the perfect choice for 2D and 3D cutting needs.

Shaft Collars

Also known as set collars, shaft collars are used to clamp and position components to a shaft, such as tools, fittings, or machinery and transmission including bearings, gearboxes and motors. WDS’ new inch-size shaft-collars are based on the company’s original metric design but with dimensions to suit OEMs and end users based in North America, as well as machine builders shipping to the North American market.

BMT65 Tool Holders

Parlec BMT65 tool holders are available in I.D. styles for 1”, 1-1/2” 25mm, and 40mm tool diameters for single-sided holders and in 1-1/4” for double-sided holders. O.D. style holders are available in 1” and 25mm for both single and double-sided setups.

TungTurn-Jet Toolholder Systems

The toolholders feature a coolant outlet built in the body. This streamlined design is more effective than conventional through-coolant toolholders that have an adjustable coolant nozzle or bulky nozzle assembly. With reduced number of parts, the new toolholders expand the TungTurn-Jet range with an economical option that can contribute to customers seeking further tool cost reductions, while maintaining effective chip control and maximum tool life.

3D-EdgeMaster

The 3D-EdgeMaster is shock and splash proof in accordance with IP 67 regulations, and the mechanism is protected by a predetermined breaking point in the ceramic probe insert. The 3D edge finder provides fast and precise probing of reference edges, setting of the zero point and measuring with repeat accuracy of ≤ 0.01 mm.

TENDO Platinum V2 Toolholder

With its ergonomic slim outer profile for easy and comfortable actuation, the TENDO Platinum V2 is specifically designed for direct clamping the tool. Imbalance correction goes unnoticed and is carefully designed into the body profile. Constructed of durable hardened tool steel, the V2 improves stability, stiffness, and clamping force to give you a toolholder with longer sustained accuracy throughout its life.

Model SDF57 Arbor-Style Face Mill Holders

The Model SDF57 assembly has an outside diameter of 2.83" and allows users of 3" face mills to access up to 19.68" of reach, the longest tool assembly in the industry using standard components. Face milling components used in construction equipment, aerospace and oil/gas industries will see the most opportunity for this new tool holder with vibration dampening, where long reaches are common.

CoolSpeed Mini

The patented spindle technology ensures continuous high precision. By its design, the cutting tool shank serves as the spindle shaft. As the result, the dynamic run-out is 4 microns or better. Bearings can easily be replaced by the customer with each cutting tool change. The CoolSpeed® spindle does not require any service.

Upgraded Capto Tool Holders

T-Max P inserts are specifically designed for high-performance turning in modern production, while the Coromant Capto is a modular, quick-change tooling concept, which offers a large variety of extension and reduction adaptors to support assembling of tools with different lengths and design characteristics. As part of a tooling offering that combines the modular Coromant Capto interface with the T-Max P clamping insert, the Coromant Capto tool holders for the T Max® P come in two designs: the T Max P lever clamp for turning medium to large components and the T Max P® rigid clamp, designed to deliver maximum operational security.

TungBore-Mini

TungBore-Mini is a multifunctional drilling and turning tool line that integrates the capabilities of drilling, OD, and ID turning tools. Its unique XOMU insert features an innovative geometry incorporating a large inclination angle on the cutting edge that produces light cutting, compared with standard ISO positive turning inserts that are typically used for ID turning or boring operations. In addition, TungBore-Mini’s insert and pocket have a dovetail interlocking design providing better insert clamping and stability than standard screw-down insert clamping, ensuring process security during various applications.

Angled Round Toolholders

The ANGLED ROUND TOOLHOLDERS position the insert at 30°, 45° or 60° angles for reliefs, undercuts and angled OD and face grooves. Round shank sizes are available in diameters of 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 1”, 20 mm and 25 mm. The ANGLED ROUND TOOLHOLDERS are for use with THINBIT® inserts in grades for ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

DZ 22 W Five Axis

The Series 22 combines both high-speed and high-precision processing for complete production of even large high-precision components. Featuring two workpiece-changing table variants, part capacities are generous - the 4-axis trunnion plate version handles 680 mm x 1,330 mm dia., up to 600 kg; and the twin-spindle 5-axis version handles 2 x 599 mm x 340 mm dia., up to 150 kg.

Quick-Change Toolholders

The Greenleaf Quick-Change Toolholders conform to ISO 26623, utilize standard components, and are designed to maximize tool life in carbide and ceramic turning applications.

HPC SpinJet Line

Easily adaptable to the spindle of existing CNC machines, the SpinJet provides instant enhancements in machining performance using small diameter cutting tools. No additional machine purchase or modifications are required: the SpinJet utilizes the machine’s existing through-spindle coolant supply as a pressurized power source to drive the internal turbine for cutting tool rotation, eliminating the cost and nuisances of external air or electric power supplies. This feature gives the SpinJet a compact and smart design, allowing it to be stored in a machine’s ATC or tool magazine when it is not being used and installed on the main spindle as with any other standard tool.

iSpeed5 System

The iSpeed5 is a 60,000 or 80,000 RPM, 350 Watt, Brushless DC Electric System that eliminates the need for any operator intervention by using a special designed connection under that machine spindle that can prevent coolant, chips, dust and other machining debris from contaminating the stop block. No longer is there a need for operator intervention to connect or disconnect the High-Speed Motor/Spindle.

Special powRgrip Startup Package

The new set of packages allows manufacturers to get started with powRgrip as quickly as possible for their particular toolholding needs. Packages includes a PGC-A handpump clamping unit, five toolholders and 10 PG collets. Holders are available with CAT 40, BT 30, HSK-A63 and HSK-E40 interfaces with standard collets in PH10, PG15, and PG25 sizes. The PGC-A Special Compact Set is also available for separate purchase.

Expanded Range of powRgrip ANSI Tap Collets

The expanded range of ANSI tap collets is fully compatible with existing powRgrip holders and only require shanks with tolerances of h9 or better. Manufactured with an internal square, these collets are specifically designed for use on CNC machines with synchronized machine spindle speeds and feed rates.

AccuKool Coolant Port Holes

Specially designed coolant holes that are central to the body diameter and ID diameter to maintain the thickest and strongest body design for superior grip strength with coolant flow directly targeted at the “vortex” intersection for maximum coolant follow to and through the cutting flutes.

Compact reCool ERAX Coolant-Through Solution

The reCool ERAX uses the patented reCool design to deliver coolant with a maximum pressure of 1,450 psi in live tooling applications with speeds up to 12,000 rpm. Equally well suited for emulsion and oil coolants, the system is currently available for ER collet sizes 16, 20, 25 and 32 to handle tools between 3-20 mm in diameter. Both through-tool coolant and peripheral cooling are possible using REGO-FIX DS/ER sealing disks and KS/ER coolant flush disks, respectively.

JCT “Jet Coolant-Through” Toolholder Series

Kyocera Precision Tools' jet coolant-through toolholder series provides multiple high-pressure coolant streams at precise locations giving you the upper hand in chip control and wear prevention. The large JCT-Series tooling lineup has now been expanded to include all new inch-size holders. Learn how this series can improve your production line with excellent performance in a variety of turning, grooving, cut-off, and threading applications.

Jet-Through Hydraulic Chuck Line

The HDC jet-through type holders are ideal for high-precision 5-axis machining with maximum RPM of 35,000 and clamping range of ¼” to ½” and fit nearly any application in the automotive, aerospace, medical, and die and mold industries.

10x12 mm TungTurn-Jet Toolholders

TungTurn-Jet toolholders deliver coolant strategically to the optimum position close to the cutting point of the insert. This significantly improves chip control when machining exotic materials that are prone to smearing by effectively breaking the chips into pieces and guiding them away from the cut, which was difficult using a traditional external coolant nozzle method. Additionally, TungTurn-Jet features a second coolant outlet from the insert clearance side which not only improves chip control but also helps minimize flank wear for increased insert life and productivity.

DuoJust-Cut’s JXPS Insert

DuoJust-Cut features innovative insert clamping ensuring tool rigidity and stability in various parting operations. In addition to existing JXPG insert with a ground in chipbreaker on the rake face, the new JXPS insert incorporates a 3D chipbreaker pressed in to its “dual-rake” cutting edge which is designed to promote optimal chip control and evacuation without compromising surface integrity.

Expanded Range of Jetstream Tooling Holders

By placing high-pressure coolant directly in the cutting zone, JETI technology ensures superior chip and temperature control. For further process optimization, holders equipped with Jetstream Tooling Duo feature a second coolant outlet from the clearance side that can be turned on or off depending on part-processing requirements.

Nakamura-Tome JX-250 High Performance Multitasking Turning Center

To optimize part transfer, independent right spindle guideways on lower turrets minimize the distance between the spindles at 11.8” (300 mm). For highest processing flexibility, a single or twin lower turret design is offered with overlapping travels and Y-Axis box guideways are standard. The new multitasking machining center provides up to 168 tool stations.

G3051-P Grooving System

The GD8 geometry has been specifically developed for grooving along the shoulders and grooving of large diameters without interference of the insert with the finished workpiece. The VG8 geometry has been developed for finishing operations behind a collar.

CG Pistol Grip Changing Fixture

The pistol grip changing fixture is easiest way to change MicroCentric collets. Simply insert the pins onto the front face of the collet and squeeze the handle. A locking mechanism in the handle keeps the fixture collapsed while installing and removing the collet.

Reamtec easyZERO Runout Compensation Nuts

Monaghan Tooling introduces the newest version Reamtec easyZERO runout compensation nuts, with improved precision to allow for up to 0.002” (0.050 mm) runout to be dialed in easily and quickly. Users can correct runout errors and misalignment for all round tools using ER collets in just minutes, with virtually no scrap.

QC Modular Toolholder

Seco Tools has introduced a modular toolholder system for manufacturers seeking to improve their productivity with Swiss-style machining. The system enables fast, easy and repeatable insert indexing and tool changes outside of tight machine work spaces. The QC (quick-change) Toolholders also feature Seco Jetstream Tooling and Jetstream Tooling Duo technology for optimal chip control, high-quality surface finishes and extended tool life.

TungTurn-Jet High-Pressure Coolant Capable Turning Holders

Tungaloy is expanding its TungTurn-Jet series of high-pressure coolant capable turning holders by adding a coolant-through feature and Double-Clamp technology for rigid insert holding and high productivity.

Collet Pad Jaws and Collets

Collet pad top jaw systems from Dillon Manufacturing allow more varied geometries to be securely gripped, while also allowing more aggressive machining which shortens cycle times. With systems that can convert through-hole chucks to hold small bar and tube stock, and full contact of gripping surfaces to provide a more stable grip and allows heavier cuts, these Dillon products allow shops of all sizes to expand their capabilities.

Tendo Slim 4ax Cool-Flow Toolholder

Three years ago, SCHUNK launched the slim hydraulic expansion toolholder TENDO Slim 4ax, which received great attention. Its precision mounting combines the outside geometry of heat shrinking mountings according to DIN 69882-8 with the proven qualities of SCHUNK hydraulic expansion technology. SCHUNK now launches a version with cool-flow technology that allows for highly effective cooling via tool mountings.

High-Capacity Automatic Toolchanger

MC Machinery Systems introduces its new high-capacity automatic toolchanger (ATC) for its BH series of dual-drive press brakes. The ATC increases production levels and utilization rates while reducing setup time, especially in high-mix, low-volume environments.

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.

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.

BIG-PLUS BBT30 Basic Arbors

BIG KAISER has added inch standard sizes for the U.S. market to the production of its BIG-PLUS BBT30 basic arbors (shell mill holders, endmill holders, shrink fit and blanks). The expansion allows for enhancements to the BBT30 program that satisfy demands specific to the North American market.

e-Spindle Machine Tool Spindle

Absolute Machine Tools partner PCI SCEMM (a Tongtai company) has introduced the e-Spindle, a new electro-spindle that integrates sensors and actuators to monitor cutting processes and adjust parameters to optimize tool life and workpiece quality.

Power Clamp Comfort i4.0 Shrink-Fit System

How can we make an outstanding product even better? By meeting the needs of Industry 4.0 – not in the future, but now. With the Power Clamp Comfort i4.0 shrink-fit system, Haimer is setting new standards regarding digital connectivity and communication of tools and machines for the new world of manufacturing.

TACU ER Units and Solid ER Collets

Kennametal announced an expansion of the turret-adapted clamping units (TACU): ER-ready driven units in conjunction with a line of solid ER collets that are threaded to accept screw-on milling cutters.

Heavy-Duty Toolholder

THINBIT, manufactured by Kaiser Tool Co. Inc., introduces a new toolholder option that takes advantage of the full line of inserts for grooving, threading, face grooving and custom applications. The heavy-duty round reversible toolholder presets an insert parallel to the centerline of the shank and can be used as either right or left hand.

Collet Chuck Sleeves for TinyMini-Turn Boring Tools

Tungaloy introduces a new line of collet chuck sleeves for the TinyMini-Turn miniature boring tool system, enabling a quick changeover of its solid-carbide boring bars.

Smart iTENDO Hydraulic Expansion Toolholder

Vibrations, chatter marks, tool failure – what has so far robbed many a machine operator of sleep will soon be a thing of the past: With the smart iTENDO hydraulic expansion toolholder, SCHUNK and startup company TOOL IT present an intelligent toolholder that monitors the machining process directly at the tool, and allows real-time control of the cutting parameters.

TensionSet Load-Limiting Device

Setco’s TensionSet is a load-limiting device that ensures proper belt tensioning on motor drives, protecting shaft bearings and other components from premature failure. The patented and easy-to-install product rotates like a nut to generate pull-force on a threaded rod.

JETI (Jetstream Integrated) Tooling

New additions to JETI (Jetstream Integrated) tooling from Seco Tools eliminate coolant-through tooling and connector interference that hinders grooving, parting-off and other turning operations. With interference-free internal coolant capabilities and the option to switch the underside stream channel on and off as required, these expansions to the range of MDT (Multiple-Directional Turning) X4 (grooving and parting-off) and 150.10 (parting-off) toolholders add operational stability and reliability while they improve surface finishes.

QC-11 Automatic Tool Changer

Big things come in small packages, and ATI Industrial Automation’s QC-11 Automatic Tool Changer is no exception. The QC-11 is a vital component of many robotic applications and is now certified to work seamlessly with collaborative robots from Universal Robots, joining more than 150 products in the UR+ portfolio featuring plug-and-play solutions for UR cobots that help users get up and running quickly.

Turning-A Series of OD Turning Holders

Tungaloy is expanding its Turning-A series of OD turning holders to include short length holders.

AWL Direct Mount Toolholder System

ARNO Werkzeuge offers its new AWL direct mount for Star Swiss-type machines. The toolholder system for turning or grooving tools (patent pending) has an integrated adjustable high-pressure coolant supply of up to 130 bar. When combined with the AFC quick-change system, users can increase productivity for Swiss-type machines because the system significantly cuts setup and non-productive times.

KPC-Series Polygon Taper Shank Holders

Kyocera Precision Tools introduces the new line of polygon taper shank holders for high-rigidity and high-precision machining.

»powerShrink« Inductive Heat Shrinking Device

ZOLLER »powerShrink« is the inductive heat shrinking device for HSS and hard metal tools, with which you can considerably reduce the fitting times in your manufacturing: In max. 10 seconds your tools are heat shrunk, cooled after just 40 further seconds and are ready for production.

Auto Fast Change (AFC) Tool Systems

ARNO Werkzeuge USA introduces its new Auto Fast Change (AFC) Tool Systems for Swiss-style machining. Manufacturing Swiss tooling since the 1940s, ARNO has comprehensive understanding of the needs and issues that machining operations face with their Swiss-style auto lathes and turning machinery.

C4 BIG Capto Toolholder

BIG KAISER is expanding its range of BIG Capto toolholders with the addition of a new size, C4, which is becoming increasingly popular as a quick-change system for turret tooling on lathes.

ER Collet Chucks

Phillips Precision Inc. announces its new ER collet chucks as part of the Inspection Arsenal LEAN, quick-swap inspection fixture system. Not only does Phillips Precision offer the only quick-swap standard fixture systems, but they provide quick, creative fixture design and quick shipping of your orders.

Second-Generation PremierPlus Technology

ANCA second-generation PremierPlus technology ensures consistent and efficient tool runout. With three times greater clamping force, tools are held more securely when grinding, increasing the consistency of tool geometry across a batch of tools. As the clamping force is increased it means more force is required to open the collet. This is enabled by a hydraulic pressure intensifier unit at the rear of the PremierPlus Adaptor used for this purpose.

Self-Tuning Mass Damper Toolholder

MAQ offers the Self-Tuning Mass Damper (STMD). This toolholder features a tungsten mass inside the tool. It is available in more than a dozen length-diameter combinations. By using the STMD, parts manufacturers, machine tool builders and cutting tool manufacturers can reduce cycle time and cost of ownership by 30 percent, decrease tooling costs by 5-10 percent, cut energy consumption by 2-3 percent and curtail scrap output by 1-2 percent.

X-treme Jet External Thread Turning Toolholder

Designed for more effective coolant flow and improved chip control, Carmex’s new X-treme Jet External thread turning toolholder provides two connecting options via an elbow fitting and top clamp to more precisely direct the coolant flow to the cutting edge, where it is most effective.

Jacobs Taper Rigid ER Collet Chucks

T.M. Smith Tool adds Jacobs taper rigid ER collet chucks to its family of Jacobs taper tooling. The new durable collet chucks are manufactured from premium grade, through-hardened steel.

Torque Fit Tightening Fixture for Collet Chucks

BIG KAISER presents the Torque Fit, a tightening fixture for collet chucks with an integrated torque measuring system. This device makes it easy to ensure that a collet chuck is correctly tightened.

Taper Shank Test Fixture

In an effort to ensure optimal mill productivity and tooling performance, JM Performance Products Inc. developed its patented Taper Shank Test Fixture to check toolholders and test for taper deformation.

LCTH General-Purpose Compensating Tapholder

TM Smith Tool announces its new general-purpose compensating tapholder for a broad range of tapping applications. The LCTH has tension and/or compression for nonsynchronous machines, and radial float to compensate for misalignment between the workpiece and spindle. The new tapholders are available with a straight shank manufactured from premium-grade steel that can withstand harsh environments and rigorous use.

Spike Sensory Toolholder

The Spike sensory toolholder is a wireless force sensor used for tool monitoring. During the machining process (e.g drilling or milling), it can measure the generated force and torque directly at the toolholder. The occuring data will be transmitted wirelessly to the receiver and the tool measurement software.

Dedicated Sliding Head Auto Lathe Tooling

ARNO dedicated sliding head auto lathe tooling offers high accuracy and reliable machining of all components, in all materials. This type of lathe often performs highly accurate machining of long, thin and often small components.

Turret-Adapted Clamping Units

As machine tools become increasingly complex and the need to produce parts in less time grows, CNC lathe owners and managers must look to the latest technologies if they’re to improve shop floor efficiency. Isn’t it ironic then that one of the most productive of these solutions is far from new—in fact, it’s been a champion in the war on machine tool downtime for nearly three decades. It’s called KMTM Quick Change Tooling, and whether it’s an old friend, a complete stranger, or an acquaintance you met briefly and discounted, it’s time to take a long hard look at what it can do for your bottom line.

KTKF-JCT Through-Coolant Cutoff Holders

Kyocera Precision Tools Inc.’s KTKF-JCT through-coolant cutoff holders for small-parts machining work great with high-pressure coolant.

HDC Straight-Shank Toolholder

BIG KAISER announces its HDC Straight Shank holder to the market, used for increased versatility. The slim design provides superior balance, concentricity and is suitable for reaching into confined areas.

Mini Tools Vertical Inserts/Toolholders

Improved design, more rugged construction, and advanced coating result in superior performance in multiple
Swiss-style applications with the latest addition to the Carmex Mini Tools family. The carbide shank toolholders provide enhanced vibration resistance and long reach.

High-Speed Air-Bearing Ultraprecision Spindles

If you are looking for product quality improvements that only an ultraprecision tooling spindle can provide, and also require the robustness of an industrial grade design, Precitech says the ASD-H25 and ASD-Cx high-speed air-bearing ultraprecision tooling spindles by Levicron are precisely what you need.

CoroTurn Prime Multitask and Axial-Type Toolholders

Sandvik Coromant has unveiled a new range of CoroTurn Prime multitask and axial-type toolholders to help machine shops implement the new PrimeTurning methodology, which enables turning in all directions. The introductions allow users to maximize the benefits of PrimeTurning on multitask turn-mill centers and vertical turning lathes (VTLs).

New Peron Spindles

GTI Spindle Technology says spindle repair and rebuild is the heart of what the company does, and it prides itself on being able to handle any spindle that comes through the door. All spindles can be repaired, though the associated cost for some can eclipse that of a brand-new spindle. When this happens, GTI Spindle Technology turns to Peron Spindle for a replacement.

EPB 5831 Slim Hydraulic Chucks and ER-to-Combimaster Toolholders

Seco continues to evolve and develop tooling solutions for the metalcutting industry. Two of the company’s latest examples of that are its EPB 5831 slim hydraulic chucks (pictured) and ER-to-Combimaster holders.

Expanded Program for Swiss-Style CNC Automatic Lathes

Arno Werkzeuge USA has expanded its Swiss-style program of cutting tools, holders, inserts and through-coolant systems for Swiss CNC auto lathes. Applications for Swiss auto lathes are known for their unique machining requirements for extremely long, thin, small parts with great precision and accuracy and, therefore, require very specific tooling.

TSI11000WKS Induction Shrinking Station

The induction shrinking station line-up from Pokolm Frästechnik has been expanded with the fully automatic station TSI11000WKS. The coil and arbor of the new stand-alone station move fully automatically thanks to a pneumatic drive. The 50-litre coolant tank ensures fast cooling of both the arbor and the cooling medium.

Collet Pad Jaws

Collet pad top jaw systems from Dillon Manufacturing Inc. can convert through-hole chucks to hold small bar and tube stock. Collet pads can be changed quickly maximizing production time, and the jaws can be adapted to many styles of chucks, making them ideal for special purpose function machining.

Mega New Baby Chuck 25N

BIG KAISER’s Mega New Baby Chuck is now available up to 1"-dia. clamping for drills, reamers and finishing endmills with 0.00004" runout accuracy. The Mega New Baby Chuck is a high precision and multiple-purpose collet chuck system.

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.

Mega ER Grip Collet Chuck

BIG KAISER says its Mega ER Grip was designed to outperform all standard ER systems in the four most critical areas of toolholder performance: clamping force, concentricity, rigidity and balance at high spindle speeds. All Mega ER holders are now sold without a standard clamping nut so that customers can choose the best clamping nut option for their needs.

TRIBOS Polygonal Clamping Technology

TRIBOS polygonal clamping technology has been setting standards in high-precision micromachining for many years. Numerous companies in medical and dental technology, watchmaking and jewelry, as well as moldmaking and optical engineering have put their confidence in SCHUNK’s patented toolholding system. Due to the high demand, SCHUNK has further expanded the line of precision toolholders.

TENDO E Compact Universal Hydraulic Toolholder

With the TENDO E compact, SCHUNK says it has started a new era in tool clamping with this universal toolholder that is suitable for applications such as milling, drilling, and reaming. SCHUNK now offers new extended lengths in CAT 40 (4“) and CAT 50 (6“). Both are great for long-reach applications and in multiple-axis machines.

NanoFix Modular, Quick-Change System

BENZ Inc. has introduced a new product called NanoFix, a modular quick-change system for Swiss lathe live and static tools applications. The BENZ NanoFix modular quick-change system is designed for Swiss-type tooling with a minimum spindle distance of 22 mm and makes it simple to change tools inside the Swiss lathe in as little as 15 seconds.

Adjustment-Free, Offset, Rotary Broach Toolholder

Somma Tool Co. announces the development of a broach toolholder that is reportedly uniquely interchangeable among any style of ER collet chuck. The compact, adjustment-free, offset, rotary broach toolholder will thread to an existing ER (16, 20, 25 and 32) collet chuck and features a built-in 1-degree wobble cutting edge for offset rotary broaching.

25mm Back Working Spindle

IBAG North America announces the new 25mm back working spindle specially designed for Star Swiss-type machines that features 60,000 rpm with grease-packed lubrication and 80,000 rpm with oil mist lubrication. This new HSC (High Speed Cutting) motor spindle is designed for machining applications involving micro milling and drilling tools, as well as engraving and fine milling.

TENDO Slim 4ax Hydraulic Expansion Toolholder

With the SCHUNK TENDO Slim 4ax hydraulic expansion toolholder, it is possible to combine the complete outside geometry of heat shrinking mountings with SCHUNK hydraulic expansion technology. The slim mounting makes it suitable for use in series production, particularly in the automotive industry.

Spindle Repair

SPS Spindle takes their business very seriously. It realizes that its clients’ bottom lines rely on the detail-oriented services provided by the spindle repair company. Machine downtime equates to profit loss, and SPS takes pride on being a no-nonsense company.

Buyers Guide Companies for Toolholding

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AHD/Flex-E-On Inc.	330-928-4456	http://www.ahd-flex-e-on.com
ARCH Cutting Tools	888-390-2050	http://www.ARCHcuttingtools.com
ATS Systems	949-888-1744	http://www.atssystems.us
Briney Tooling Systems	989-269-9558	http://www.brineytooling.com
Craftsman Industries Inc.	702-566-5808	http://www.craftsmanindustries.com
Dillon Chuck Jaws	937-325-8482	http://www.dillonmfg.com
Dunham Tool Co.	712-542-1908	http://www.dunhamtool.com
EMUGE-FRANKEN USA	508-595-3600	http://www.emuge.com
Fitz-Rite Products	248-689-7143	http://www.fitzrite.com
Flex-E-On Inc.	330-928-4496	http://www.ahd-flex-e-on.com
GenSwiss	413-562-4800	http://www.genswiss.com/
Haimer USA LLC	630-833-1500	https://haimer.com/us
Hainbuch America Corp.	414-358-9550	http://www.hainbuchamerica.com
Hardinge Workholding Div.	607-734-2281	http://www.hardinge.com
Hydra-Lock Corp.	586-783-5007	http://www.hydralock.com
Iscar USA	817-258-3200	http://www.iscarmetals.com
Iverson & Company	847-299-2461	http://iversonandco.com
Lyndex-Nikken	847-367-4800	https://lyndexnikken.com
Masa Tool Inc.	760-732-1422	http://www.masatool.com/
MD Tooling	810-632-4446	http://www.mdtooling.com
NSK America Corp.	847-843-7664	http://www.nskamericacorp.com
NT USA Corp.	615-771-1899	http://www.nttoolusa.com
Parlec Inc.	585-425-4400	http://www.parlec.com
Pratt Burnerd America	269-384-2225	http://www.prattburnerd.com
PTS Group	800-236-6020	https://www.pts-tools.com
PTSolutions	800-236-6020	https://www.pts-tools.com
RedLine Tools	763-742-1206	https://www.redlinetools.com/
Rene Swiss Corp.	203-879-4822	http://www.reneswiss.com
Royal Machine & Tool Corp.	860-828-6555	http://www.royalworkholding.com
Royal Products	631-273-1010	http://www.royalprod.com
Southwick & Meister Inc.	203-237-0000	http://www.s-mcollets.com
Speedgrip Chuck Co.	574-294-1506	http://www.speedgrip.com
Stace-Allen Chucks Inc.	317-632-2401	http://www.stace-allen.com
Techniks Cutting Tools	317-803-8000	http://www.techniksusa.com
Think & Tinker Ltd.	719-488-9640	http://www.precisebits.com
Toolmex Industrial Solutions	508-653-8897	http://www.toolmex.com
UNISIG	262-252-3802	http://www.unisig.com
Walter USA LLC	800-945-5554	https://www.walter-tools.com/en-us/pages/default.aspx
Zagar Inc.	216-731-0500	https://www.zagar.com
ZOLLER Inc.	734-332-4851	http://www.zoller.info/us

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