Published 02/19/2025

Platinum Toolholding System Enables Quick Changeovers

The U-Tec changing system enables a standard ER output live tool to accept various adapters for different applications, enabling quick changeover of tools on almost any lathe or mill using a single tool.

Edited by: Chris Pasion

Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Heimatec, exclusively imported to the U.S. by Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc., has announced the availability of its U-Tec flexible changing system on all live tools in the company’s product line. The company says it plans to include its U-Tec flexible changing system on all live tools and angle heads going forward, noting the design offers quick changes while maintaining high rigidity.

Source: Platinum Tooling

The U-Tec changing system enables a standard ER output live tool to accept various adapters for different applications. This is said to enable quick changeover of tools on almost any lathe or mill, using a single tool, without having to commit to a quick-change system on the initial purchase. A face-mill adapter, for example, can be quickly positioned into the standard holder, without the need for a new tool purchase.

According to Platinum Tooling President Preben Hansen, the U-Tec system “represents a real improvement in lathe live-tooling design. U-Tec allows great user flexibility and ensures a solid connection due to the polygon design built into both the tool and the adapter. This polygon connection helps guarantee the proper position and alignment of the adapter inside the tool. Once the insert is properly positioned and the collet nut is clamped, the cutting tool will have excellent rigidity and torque transmission.”

Hansen explains the specialized collet nuts on the U-Tec system have internal threading for clamping stability, and that this new tool adapter system enables the actual cutting tool to be brought into closer proximity to the bearing, improving performance in use.

Every adapter in the U-Tec system is furnished complete with the necessary clamping nut and holding wrench. U-Tec adapters are available in various outputs such as arbor, Weldon, ER extension and blank styles.

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