Machines only make money when they are making parts, and two of the biggest losses of production time are set ups and tool changes. As shops face more high mix – low volume part production scenarios, minimizing the amount of time a machine sits idle for these necessary tasks is key to increased overall productivity and profitability. For instance, stripping toolholders from a turning machine turret, replacing them to produce a new part and touching tools off to confirm their

When searching for the right toolholder for CNC machining several things must be taken into consideration when selecting the right holder for your needs, capabilities and applications. Five very important aspects of tooling that increase productivity and the life of the toolholder and machining center are: the housing, bearings, seals, couplings, and presettable or cartridge-based adapter system. Housing Many manufacturers use castings, or two-piece housings for their toolhol