Toolholders & Adapters
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How to Pull Off Tough Machining Jobs Without Pulling Out
By using special drive keys in the tool holder that perfectly match the spiral-shaped grooves on the cutting tool shank to create frictional clamping forces and a positive locking form-fit, the Safe-Lock system from Haimer effectively prevents the cutting tool from pulling out of the tool holder, increases the productivity through faster permissible speeds, and increases tool life.
Easy Load System for Fast Tool Changes in Robotic Operations
The receiver and adapter combination in the Easy Load manual tool changer from Norgren requires only one person to load or unload tooling and makes tool changeover easier than ever for Tri-Axis, Tandem and other robotic processes.
Slimmed-Down Milling Chuck for Precise, Powerful Cutting
Perfect for clamping in confined areas, Super Slim Hydraulic Chucks from BIG KAISER directly clamp ultra-small drills, reamers, ball mills, end mills, diamond reamers and grinding tools with shank diameters of 3 mm or 4 mm, all without needing a reduction sleeve.
Modernizing the Standard for Balancing Tools and Tool Systems
Did you realize that the G2.5 balance specification in ISO 1940-1 is no longer practical, technically possible or economically feasible in today’s advanced manufacturing environment? Here’s the good news: A new standard is now being developed that applies to all of today’s relevant variables for safe and productive machining. Say hello to ISO 16084.
Kitagawa North-Tech Adds Sales Manager
Shawn Luschei has rejoined them as a senior manager of sales for North America.
Hoffman Group Recognized as Key Automotive Supplier
Brose honors them for outstanding tool quality, cost, on-time delivery and innovation.
Seco Tools Opens New Facility in Mexico
The Querétaro office provides sales and support to local customers, including a full range of tooling, training and engineering services.
New REGO-FIX Facility Wins Builder an ABC Award
Wurster Construction was honored for their work by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky.
A Primer on Precision Toolholders
They are known to be critical components in the precision machining process, but the unique details that differentiate a standard toolholder from one that is designed for more precise, higher speed work can be subtle. Let’s take a closer look at how the elements of fit, balance, application of coolant, and other design aspects create more accurate parts and better surface finish while extending the life of the tooling and the machine tool itself.
Modular Toolholding Gets in the Groove
A maker of specialty parts used in custom pressure regulators found their groove with this modular tool holding system that reduced cycle times by 65 percent and cost per part by 79 percent, all with better finish, flatness and tool life.
BENZ Inc. Names New Regional Sales Manager
Brian Krin is their Southeast regional sales manager for metal tooling.
Heimatec Invests in New Tooling for Specific Turning Center Brands
They now carry substantial inventory of live tools for the Hyundai, Miyano and Nakamura turning center lines.
