Göltenbodt’s Swiss-type lathe toolholding system
Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop
Share
Göltenbodt, represented in the United States by Schwanog LLC, introduces its presettable, quick-changeable and coolant-fed tooling system for Swiss-type automatic lathes. The system is said to speed and ease tool change-overs and to enable off-machine presetting with repeatability of 0.0004". The rigid design is said to benefit setup times and provide chatter-free operation, reliability and increased tool life.
The system is available in versions accommodating square shank sizes of 8, 12 and 16 mm (3/8", ½" and 5/8"). The system is designed to accept any known cutting tool brands. Coolant-fed holders are available with pressure ratings ranging to 1,500 psi.
RELATED CONTENT
-
Ultrasonic-Assisted Machining with Standard Machines and Tools
A system to be marketed in 2015 will apply ultrasonic vibration from within the toolholder to reduce cutting force and improve the performance of the cut.
-
The Humble Pull Stud
I’ve said that the toolholder is the least appreciated element in many milling processes, but the pull stud (or retention knob) is perhaps the least appreciated component of the toolholder.
-
Too Small To Touch
Hummingbird takes on machining work that is too small for most shops to handle. In fact, Hummingbird tries not to handle it either. To accurately machine the tiniest parts, this shop relies on processes that are as hands-off as possible.
