WHY HSM?
Spindles
Toolholders
Introduction
2-Face Contact & HSK
Concentricity & Balance
Holders For Concentricity
Comparing Clamp Types
Toolholders For Balance
Related Topics

Cutting Tools
Machining Centers



Toolholders

In the system of spindle + toolholder + cutting tool, the toolholder is the link that has the most effect on overall concentricity and balance. Don’t think of it as commodity hardware. As spindle speed increases, the choice of toolholder has more impact on process effectiveness.