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Briney Tooling Systems' Thermax II is a compact induction heating unit for shrink-fit toolholders. It is suitable for inserting and removing HSS and carbide cutting tools from any design of shrink-fit toolholders, such as ANSI and DIN. It also protects toolholders from overheating, which can shorten toolholder life, the company reports. The unit has four cooling positions to handle multiple tools. All accessories are included.
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- high-speed steels ( HSS)
high-speed steels ( HSS)
Available in two major types: tungsten high-speed steels (designated by letter T having tungsten as the principal alloying element) and molybdenum high-speed steels (designated by letter M having molybdenum as the principal alloying element). The type T high-speed steels containing cobalt have higher wear resistance and greater red (hot) hardness, withstanding cutting temperature up to 1,100º F (590º C). The type T steels are used to fabricate metalcutting tools (milling cutters, drills, reamers and taps), woodworking tools, various types of punches and dies, ball and roller bearings. The type M steels are used for cutting tools and various types of dies.
- toolholder
toolholder
Secures a cutting tool during a machining operation. Basic types include block, cartridge, chuck, collet, fixed, modular, quick-change and rotating.
