Toolholders & Adapters
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Adjustable-Center 5-Axis Vise
Schunk’s Kontec KSX-C power-assisted vise with continuously variable force adjustment ensures a secure hold event with minimal clamping surfaces. Fully encased spindle, drawbar extensions, and large jaw range enable the vise to adapt quickly and easily to any new requirement.
Selecting the Right Lead Angle and Insert for Boring Tools
The rules for twin-bore roughing and single-point fine boring are similar – but not the same. Lead angles close to 90 degrees more effectively combat potentially damaging chatter and vibration because they apply the least amount of radial pressure against the tool.
Intelligent Toolholder Controls the Cutting Process in Real-Time
The smart iTENDO hydraulic expansion toolholder from SCHUNK enables real-time process monitoring and control of geometry and performance data directly in the tool.
Toolholder Optimizes Chip Removal
The TENDO Slim 4ax cool-flow toolholder from SCHUNK allows for highly effective cooling via tool mountings when machining of steel, aluminum, and plastic.
Improved Online Access to 2D and 3D Tooling Data
BIG KAISER redesigns the manuals, DXF and STEP (STP) Search models on their website.
Next Steps in Shrink Fit Systems
The Power Clamp Comfort i4.0 shrink fit system from Haimer moves digital connectivity and the communication of tools and machines to new levels for the new world of manufacturing.
Emuge Expands Manufacturing Facility
They add more manufacturing and tool reconditioning space, a new PVD coating center and a larger Technology and Training Center.
BIG KAISER Moves Production of Smart Damper to U.S.
They can now provide more variation and faster delivery of special lengths for specific applications.
Approach Changeover from a Different Angle
This flexible tool adapter system for right-angle heads can slash changeover time on almost any lathe or mill using a single live tool – without having to commit to a quick-change system on the initial purchase – and significantly reduce inventory for the busy shop.
Quick, Easy Gang Slide Tool Changeovers on Swiss Lathes
To minimize machine downtime and provide operator safety, Hydraulic Chucks for Swiss lathes from BIG KAISER are tool holders that use a single wrench for a quick and easy change of the cutting tools on a gang slide.
Slash Downtime for Tool Changes in Swiss-Style Machines
The Auto Fast Change Tool System from ARNO is a quick-change tool system for Swiss-style auto lathes and turning machinery that provides faster setups, reduces downtime with in-process tool changes, and eliminates the need for external plumbing to facilitate cooling.
Quick-Change Tooling Maximizes Turning Center Potential for Job Shop
To meet increasingly demanding market requirements, Anthony Machine uses KM quick-change tooling from Kennametal for shorter setup times, greater flexibility and higher levels of machine utilization on their universal turning centers.
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