Collet maintenance is one of the most common causes of inadequate tool life or breakage. There are up to six links in the chain that comprise this critical tool-holding system, known as a collet. As a ...
Toolholders with collets generate high clamping forces and, because no heat is involved, tools can be used immediately after a tool change. Thermolock shrink-fit toolholders from Command Tooling ...
Can small shops succeed with advanced machine tools and software? If so, how do they do it? Read on to learn the strategies that have helped Midway Swiss Turn, our 2025 Top Shops Honoree in Shopfloor ...
In collaboration with Citizen Machinery Tech Center in Elmira, N.Y. Hardinge Inc. has developed and now manufactures standard TF-25 OG overgrip collets for Cincom M20 and L20 lathes. Overgrip collets ...