SMW TX Series Chucks Operate Six Months Without Lubrication

SMW Autoblock TX Series three-jaw pull-down chucks features a symmetrical master-jaw design that promotes a long lifetime and consistent part quality.

SMW Autoblok says its TX Series three-jaw pull-down chucks feature repeatability of up to 4 µm (0.00015”) and precise, self-centering accuracy for heavy-duty metal-cutting applications.

The TX Series features the TX-C (tongue and groove) and TX-RV (quick jaw change) models. SMW Autoblok recommends both versions for first and second operations, saying they provide exceptional parallelism for each.

A unique symmetrical master-jaw design disperses cutting forces over a wide area, allowing the chucks to hold their accuracy for a long lifetime and ensuring constant workpiece quality. The master jaw design also allows for inner diameter (ID) and outer diameter (OD) gripping with optimal stability and without the changes that regular ball-lock chucks require. Integrated centrifugal force compensation provides constant clamp force at higher speeds and feeds, reducing production time.

The TX Series is Proofline-sealed to reduce maintenance, and the company says these workholders will run 24/7 for six months without adding additional lubrication. The TX-RV model features a unique quick-change top jaw for part families, and both TX models have active pull-down for enhanced plane parallelism. The chucks are available in size ranges of 170, 210, 250, 315, 400 and 530 mm.

Dormer Pramet HX Jobber Drills Boost Efficiency and Rigidity

Dormer Pramet's HX high-speed steel jobber drills feature a combination of substrate and drill angle that reduces thrust requirements and increases rigidity.

Dormer Pramet has introduced a new model to its precision twist drill products with the HX series of high-speed steel jobber drills.

The company says combining the toughness of a high-speed steel substrate with a 135-degree split-point design reduces thrust requirements and eliminates walking while providing greater strength and rigidity than general purpose drills. Users achieve increased efficiency and better tool life, resulting in reduced cost per hole.

Comparing the HX series drills to other high-speed steel, heavy-duty jobber drills, Dormer Pramet says the PTD HX can deliver up to 70% more holes in moderate conditions, with its versatility enabling it to also deliver up to 18% more holes in heavy conditions and up to 30% more holes in light conditions.

HX series precision twist drills sport a flute geometry optimized for effective chip evacuation, and the distinctive purple-and-bronze oxide coating they leave behind increases wear resistance. The HX is available in HX10 (fractional sizes), HX15 (letter sizes) and HX18 (wire gauge sizes), with Dormer Pramet also offering a 29-piece fractional set (sizes 1/16” – 1/2” x 64^ths).

Precision Components Announces Line of Standard Tool Holders

Precision Components is bringing its line of standard tool holders under its primary brand, thereby offering a complete line of tooling.

Precision Components, a manufacturer of long-reach tooling for over 40 years, has expanded its product lineup with standard tool holders. The company began to create standard tooling about twenty years ago through its sister company, Basic Line, but has now dedicated the standard toolholding line to its main brand to offer a complete line of tooling.

Precision Components is now in its third generation of ownership, and plans to maintain its reputation for producing its own products from start to finish. The company prides itself on never charging a restocking fee, and says its quality control team is proud of the fact that the company has never had a tool holder returned due to a quality issue.

The company says that it has thousands of distributors selling its USA-made tool holders, that its full inventory is in stock and ready to ship and that if the customer needs a part Precision Components does not have available on its website, the company will collaborate to design parts to customer specifications. To find a local distributors, Precision Components recommends calling it at 248-588-5650.

Thinbit Offers Customizable Angled Round Toolholders

Thinbit, a Kaiser Tool Company subsidiary, has launched angled round toolholders in a wide variety of angles, sizes, and coatings.

Thinbit, a subsidiary of Kaiser Tool Company Inc., has introduced angled round toolholders for CNC, conventional and end-working positions on Swiss screw machines.

The angled round toolholders position the insert at 30-, 45- or 60-degree angles for reliefs, undercuts and angled OD and face grooves. Round shank sizes are available in diameters of 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 1”, 20 mm and 25 mm.

Thinbit designed the angled round toolholders for use with its inserts in grades for ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Inserts are available in sizes .004” to .150” in .001” increments, and are available uncoated or with TiN, TiAlN, TiCN or diamond film coatings.

The company provides modifications for all of its tooling, but recommends calling 888-thinbit (844-6248) for assistance on account of the potential complexity of configuring these toolholders.

Walter's AC001 and A3000 Introduce Preset Vibration Damping

Walter’s AC001 vibration damping adaptor for long milling tools and A3000 boring bar line include preset axially and radially flexible damper elements to enhance stability for machining deep cavities.

Walter has launched its Accure-tec AC001 vibration damping adaptor for shell mill mount milling cutters. It increases productivity, stability, surface quality and tool and spindle life, with Walter particularly recommending it for deep pocket milling in operations at depths of up to 4 times the diameter.

Walter uses axially and radially flexible positioned damper elements it presets at the factory to grant the AC001 optimal vibration damping. Presetting also enables shops to use tools without spending additional time fine-tuning.

The company says these Accure-tec adaptors increase the versatility of its Xtra-Tec XT milling cutter range, enhancing production quality of components with deep cavities — for example, those in aircraft construction and general aerospace, as well as those in the automotive, die and mold, energy and general metalworking industries. Users benefit from both the vibration damping and lower noise levels.

According to Walter, Accure-tec toolholding delivers longer tool life, optimized chip removal, higher productivity and greater process reliability at depths of cut up to three times that obtained with conventional methods. Walter’s Accure-tec line is compatible with Walter Capto, HSK/HSK-T, ISO, MAS-BT, CAT and parallel shank machine interfaces.

In addition, Walter has announced new sizes for its Accure-tec A3000 boring bar line, incorporating the same technology as the AC001 vibration-free long milling tool adaptor. The A3000 is now available in 1.00” and 25 mm diameters in steel, as well as 1.00” and 1.25” diameters in carbide at 10 times the cutting diameter. The product extension also includes Capto C4 and C5 connections in 25 mm diameter along with HSK-T63 connections in diameters of 25, 32, 40 and 50 mm.