Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Toolholder",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Carbide cutting tool inserts prices cut at MACH from
LMT Fette, which we summarised at the time by saying "During the UK's MACH 2008 show, visitors to the LMT Fette stand can buy 30 inserts in one grade and in one chip breaker geometry for just GBP 75.00 - a saving of up to GBP 130".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release CNC multi-spindle automatic is affordable from
Kingsbury Machine Tools: "It is now possible to buy a six-spindle CNC automatic lathe for around twice the cost of a 'high-end' CNC sliding-head automatic lathe for machining parts up to 22mm diameter".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Command Tooling Systems
- take a look at US toolholding/boring/reaming firm acquired
which says: "German tooling manufacturer, EWS, has acquired Command Tooling Systems, USA, which will continue to make standard and special toolholding systems and boring/reaming systems".
Take a look also at the news release from WNT (UK), Solid carbide drills' heads are replaceable,
as well as Sliding head automatics quell CNC 'fear' from NC Engineering,
and Ensuring that indexable inserts are fixed from Sandvik Coromant UK.
See also:
Short toolholder frees up machining space
(November 2007)
Latest hydraulic expansion toolholder is extremely short and clamps the cutting tool directly in the mounting taper, to give more space in the machining area
CNC sliding head auto replaces three cam types
(October 2007)
UK machining subcontractor has purchased its first CNC sliding head automatic lathe, which will replace three existing cam-operated automatic lathes in machining complex work
Precision toolholder run-out is under 0.003mm
(October 2007)
A precision toolholder provides absolutely steady tool clamping with no shape distortion of the toolholder, giving a consistently precise run-out accuracy of less than 0.003mm
Added X-axis improves machining flexibility
(October 2007)
Seven-axis/21 tool CNC sliding head automatic lathe now has an extra X-axis, X-2, on the back spindle and back tool post to raise machining flexibility further
Mating of the toolshank to holder is secure
(October 2007)
The latest LMT Bilz ThermoGrip induction shrinking units allow automated secure mating of the shank of a cutting tool to its toolholder
Prominent engineer - in memoriam
(September 2007)
Dennis King, director of engineering for Command Tooling Systems, passed away September 9, 2007; he was a prominent figure in the industry for over 32 years
News on the Heating and shrinking of toolholders demonstration from LMT Fette
(July 2007)
Across the UK, a tooling specialist will be demonstrating how inductive heating and shrinking of cutting tool shanks gets higher accuracy and concentricity from spindle tooling
CNC mill-turn centre raises competitiveness
(July 2007)
Facing fierce price competion on machined parts from Romania and Czec Republic, the answer is to buy the latest kit - such as a mill-turn centre, said a UK-based subcontractor
Tools held accurately, reliably at 50,000 rev/min
(June 2007)
Tool holder can maintain concentricity better than 0.003mm and maintain stability and rigidity whilst providing vibration dampening at machine spindle speeds of up to 50,000 rev/min
Forming taps increase hole threading speeds
(June 2007)
A forming tap threading system that uses an interchangeable solid carbide insert with through the holder coolant increases blind and through hole tapping speeds at lower cost
Collet chucks grip and hold tight tolerances
(June 2007)
A reinforced collet chuck body and clamping nut deliver exceptional stability and a ground trapezoidal thread ensures absolute centering of the clamping nut on the chuck
Advanced toolholders extend tool lives
(May 2007)
In comparison to conventional universal toolholders, hydraulic toolholders offer excellent run-out and vibration dampening capabilities, delivering fast tool change and extended tool life
Vertical turning lathe has robotic loading
(May 2007)
Automated vertical turning lathe has an integrated single-arm robotic loading system is designed for unmanned or limited manned production situations
Reliable parting-off tools up turning confidence
(April 2007)
Confidence in reliably parting-off thousands of components in CNC sliding head lathes has risen by changing to parting-off tooling with a double 'V' clamping design at a subcontract machining company
Hollow spindle CNC lathe is precise
(April 2007)
Manufacturer of oilfield directional drilling equipment has added on a hollow spindle, flat-bed CNC lathe for final internal and external machining of downhole drilling assemblies
Three vices delivered in one saves costs
(February 2007)
A multiple clamping workholding vice (vise) unit reduces the need for numerous vices, providing the user with reduced costs, fewer set-ups and improved productivity
Slide module makes compact machining centre
(January 2007)
A very compactly dimensioned 3-axis slide module provide a precise, self-contained, high-performance CNC 3-axis machining centre within a very small envelope
Toolholder system reduces automatic lathe set-up
(November 2006)
Offered as a productive alternative to conventional tool holders used on Citizen 'Cincom' sliding head machines, a system provides a highly efficient, two step set-up to reduce downtime
Distinct advantages for sliding head users
(October 2006)
The introduction by WNT of the System 3000 series of turning, grooving and parting tools dramatically extends the range of tools available for sliding head lathes
Complete balance solutions
(October 2006)
Command tooling systems offers complete balance solutions for tooling and holemaking
Custom balancing expanded with new machines
(October 2006)
Command Tooling Systems has announced the expansion of its tooling and holemaking balance products including expanded custom balancing
Turning and boring toolholders save time
(October 2006)
A range of turning and boring toolholders contain a pocket into which is located a spare shim and TorxPlus screw and the TorxPlus key is conveniently integrated into the shank
Milling chuck toolholders ensure accuracy
(October 2006)
Milling chuck toolholder systems have face and taper contact which provides extra rigidity, improved run-out accuracy and hence - greater process reliability - for machining precision components
Tool system clamps diameters down to 0.3mm
(August 2006)
Clamping system is capable of clamping diameters as small as 0.3mm (0.012in) with h6 shank tolerances and so eliminates the need for special cutting tools with larger tool shanks
Toolholdiers reduces Citizen autos' indexing times
(August 2006)
A quick-change oolholding system intended for Citizen automatic lathes can significantly reduce downtime and improve productivity and insert indexing times are reduced by two minutes
1200 metric toolholders introduced
(August 2006)
At IMTS 2006, visitors can view the addition of more than 1200 metric toolholders - with quick delivery on standard and custom orders - being introduced by Command Tooling Systems
Properly balanced cutting tools improve life
(August 2006)
Proper cutting tool balance for a specific application is essential - it increases tool and spindle life, while enhancing productivity with less scrap and an improved surface finish
Cutting toolholder line has been expanded
(August 2006)
A comprehensive shrink-fit cutting toolholder line has been expanded with metric BT, DIN and various HSK toolholders, 3 deg tapered nose extensions along with five new tool changers
Sales and support includes NC programming service
(August 2006)
In addition to providing sales and support for the Cimatron product range and WorkNC, the automatic NC generator, ForeGone Solutions are also offering to program your project
Multi-function 6-axis turning centre has Y-axis
(July 2006)
A multi-functional 6-axis turning centre offering heavy-duty cutting capability and high levels of accuracy has two spindles radially synchronised to provide accurate second operation milling
High speed cutting tooling to be demonstrated
(July 2006)
A high-speed machining demonstration at IMTS 2006 will compare toolholder systems, show balanceable boring heads and introduce a reaming technology to replace single-point boring
Toolholders on sliding head auto changed in 20s
(July 2006)
Changing toolholders at the gang toolpost on a CNC sliding head turn/mill centre can now be performed in just 20s with the position of the cutting edge of the insert automatically set
Toolholders micro machine up to 50,000 rev/min
(June 2006)
Toolholders are suitable for spindle speeds up to 50,000 rev/min with a clamped tool concentricity of better than 0.003mm and provide impressive vibration dampening attributes
Toolholder programme utilises hydraulic expansion
(June 2006)
The Tendo precision toolholder programme from Schunk utilises hydraulic expansion technology that offers tool clamping for almost every shank diameter and machine tool spindle interface available