VarioBore Boring Head

VarioBore Boring Head

Wohlhaupter Corp. has upgraded its popular 019 boring head and made it "digital ready." The VarioBore head can be ordered with or without a docking port and associated internal electronics to accommodate the new Universal Digital Readout Module.

March 16, 2016

Wohlhaupter Corp. has upgraded its popular 019 boring head and made it "digital ready." The VarioBore head can be ordered with or without a docking port and associated internal electronics to accommodate the new Universal Digital Readout Module.

Features include:

Adjustment accuracy to 0.0001" (0.002mm) on diameter.

A 0.098" (2.5mm) radial stroke adjustment.

Automatically defined cutting edge position.

Through-the-tool coolant supply for all integrated tools.

Capable of speeds up 30,000 rpm.

Boring bars are infinitely adjustable.

Provides manual balancing.

The new VarioBore head offers an expanded boring range from 0.016" to 5.984" (0.4mm to 152mm), plus outside turning capabilities.

Glossary terms in this article

  • boring head
    Single- or multiple-point precision tool used to bring an existing hole within dimensional tolerance. The head attaches to a standard toolholder and a mechanism permits fine adjust…