Chattering and deflection have always been the bane of machinists’ existence, so much so that the sight of a long and slender tool holder will immediately cause goosebumps. If you understand why a long tool holder behaves the way it does, you’ll know that there are ways to fight back against this bending.
When defining tooling requirements for a new project, oftentimes standard tooling is all that is needed. Other times, custom or special tooling is required. Explore the role each has in today’s manufacturing environment.
After researching presetters for eight years—including four trips to IMTS—CEO Ronda Peterson knew it was the time to invest in the next level of efficiency for her shop.
Exciting improvements in automation are already on their way—higher productivity, increased safety, greater throughput and less scrap. Tool digitalization provides opportunities for production improvements, like our EWE digital fine boring tool. It displays the actual diameter of a tool, makes adjustments much simpler and faster, and reduces human error.
Deep pockets in mold cavities can be difficult to machine. Toolholder length-to-diameter ratios are stretched to the max and cutting forces are high. Without the right toolholder, these conditions create the perfect storm for chatter, poor tool life and failing quality control molds. To avoid such problems, consider a wide range of factors when selecting a long-reach toolholder.