T-Slot Clean covers protect against swarf ingress

NCMT is offering BIG Daishowa's T-Slot Clean covers, which prevent T-slots in machine tables from harbouring swarf.

The ability to quickly remove swarf from the machining area of a mill or machining centre helps to speed changeover to the next batch run.

It also reduces the chances of chips causing misalignment when a component is clamped.

The strips come in three widths - 14, 18 and 22mm - and three lengths - 100, 400 and 1000mm - although they can be cut to achieve different lengths.

The operator simply pushes the strips into the T-slots over areas of the machine table where they are not used to clamp fixtures.

The strips are retained by spring-loaded sides that are slightly wider than the slots, preventing swarf and coolant from entering.

This makes brushing away the swarf easier, as targeting each T-slot is not necessary.

For machining applications that use lots of coolant, the table is kept virtually swarf free, avoiding the risk of unwanted heat build-up in the machining area.

The covers are supplied with a tool that allows them to be quickly removed.

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