Tool Holders

Shaft Collars lock in place when released.
Tool Holders

Shaft Collars lock in place when released.

Suited for machinery or static applications, U-Clip shaft collars hold reels and tools in place on hardened or non-hardened shafts. Quick release, one-piece units are hand installed and have holding force of 55-80 lb depending on U-Clip size. They are available in 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, and 22 mm sizes, and feature spring loaded release plate that permits slide on/off action.

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Tool Holders

T.M. Smith Now Offers Complete New Line of Minimum Quantity Lubricant (MQL) Tool Holders

In response to industry's increased desire to take advantage of the benefits of tool holders that apply a minimum quantity lubricant (MQL) design, T.M. Smith Tool International has developed their own line, Fig. 1, of MQL tool holders for HSK, V-flange and straight tool shank designs. This MQL line includes all ShrinkerÂ-® nose types as well as the majority of collet style tool holders. Tom...

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Short Toolholders suit variety of machining applications.
Tool Holders

Short Toolholders suit variety of machining applications.

Zero-Z Toolholders are compatible with BT 30 taper and BT 30 taper with no drive dog, both of which are capable of clamping tool shanks from 0.0197-0.5118 in. Units also support BT 40 taper, which handles shanks from 0.0394-0.7874 in., and CAT 50 taper with clamping range of 0.078-1.1811 in. Zero-Z toolholders are pre-balanced to G2.5 at 22,000 rpm and come with Hi-Q external clamping nut for...

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Tool Holders do not feature drive keys.
Tool Holders

Tool Holders do not feature drive keys.

Pre-balanced to G2.5 at 22,000 rpm, BT 30 ER 20 series Zero-Z short toolholders have clamping capacity of 0.5-13 mm. Symmetrical toolholder suits woodworking and high-speed machines requiring special taper and offer standard and ultra precision levels of protection.

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Air Chuck/Tool Holder rotates up to 4,500 rpm.
Tool Holders

Air Chuck/Tool Holder rotates up to 4,500 rpm.

Modified for spring clamp/air open, Model 350 consists of 3 in. diameter, 3-jaw Air Chuck mounted to BT-30 tool holder. Chuck assembly mounts in standard BT-30 vertical machining center and is actuated via coolant through spindle passage. Standard VMC can be used as vertical lathe with pallet on one side for automatic load/unload of work pieces.

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Tool Holders

New Live Tooling on Display at IMTS

Wheeling, IL- SMW Autoblok will display a new line of Live Tooling at IMTS in Booth E-2207. This complete line of live tools provides increased machine utilization of turning centers resulting in more parts per hour. Standard tooling models feature straight, angle or dual heads and are in stock to fit most popular OEM Turning Centers with motorized turrets. Like all their workholding products,...

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Tool Holders

Air Turbine Spindles(TM) Announces the Integration of Popular Toolholders with High Speed Spindles

Air Turbine Spindles(TM) has combined Tool holder and Spindle into one piece to offer a super rigid high speed spindle for Milling, Engraving, Slotting, Deburring, Routing, Boring, and Superior Finishing with 1 micron concentricity at governed 25,000 to 90,000 rpm. o Air Turbine Spindles(TM) will be demonstrating new, High Speed Spindles at IMTS-2006, Booth E-2070. Integrating the most popular...

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Tool Holders

Dorian Tool International Has Developed the Most Technologically Advanced Turning Tool System in The Industry, The Jet-Stream(TM)

The Jet-Stream(TM), High-Pressure Air or Liquid Coolant Thru tool holder and boring bar system will be exhibited at the IMTS conference from September 6-13,2006 McCormick Place, Chicago, IL USA. Dorian Tool will be located at Booth E-2873. The concept of the Jet-Stream(TM) tool holder is to provide the ability to turn inserts at higher speeds and feeds. With advanced technologies and significant...

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Tool Holders

Floating Reamer Chuck achieves .009 in. true orbital float.

Designed for Swiss Type lathes, Floating Reamer Chuck can move parallel off center up to .009 in., and can be used in live tool spindles as well as static ID positions to ensure accuracy of small holes. Design prevents reamer from breaking by aligning tool with drilled hole. Spring-loaded bearing ensures reamer always returns to center. ER-8 Style comes in shank sizes of 8, 10, 20, and 22 mm as...

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