Platinum Tooling new importer of Rineck shrink-fit tooling

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.

December 13, 2022

Platinum Tooling, a Prospect Heights, Ill.-based distributor of live tools, angle heads, Swiss machine products, and knurling and marking tools manufactured by various international suppliers, now offers Rineck shrink-fit tooling and shrink-fit machine technology for customers in the United States and Mexico.

Established in 1966, Rineck started as a job shop for small parts, then became a producer of hydraulic parts for the mining industry, and is now a globally recognized manufacturer of tool-holding technology. Rineck's investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and commitment to innovation, research, and development allows them to constantly look for ways to achieve the optimal balance of quality, consistency, and affordability.

Shrink-tool machine technologyRineck 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.

Rineck produces a range of standard shrink-fit tool holders as well as custom tooling. In addition to standard 4.5-degree taper tools, 3-degree slim and extra-slim tools are available. Most holders come standard with length-adjusting screws. Coolant delivery to the cutting tool can be achieved either through the center or flange of the tool holder utilizing coolant jets or slots.

In addition to shrink-fit tool holders, Platinum Tooling will offer shrink-fit machine technology.

Equipped with an elevation cooling system, heated tools can be moved to a cooling tank with a push of a button. The machine's smart design keeps accessories stored but close at hand during operation.

For this new line of shrink-fit tooling and machine technology, Platinum Tooling will handle application engineering, sales, and service through a network of distributors across the United States and Mexico.

Glossary terms in this article

  • knurling
    Chipless material-displacement process that is usually accomplished on a lathe by forcing a knurling die into the surface of a rotating workpiece to create a pattern. Knurling is o…
  • coolant
    Fluid that reduces temperature buildup at the tool/workpiece interface during machining. Normally takes the form of a liquid such as soluble or chemical mixtures (semisynthetic, sy…
  • cooling
    Process of reducing the heat content of a tool, part, assembly or material. Cooling may be required for a variety of reasons: to improve tool life, increase cutting speeds and ensu…
  • shank
    Main body of a tool; the portion of a drill or similar end-held tool that fits into a collet, chuck or similar mounting device.