The Key to Unlocking High-Speed Cutting Technology: Choosing the Right Tool Holder
In today’s fast-paced manufacturing world, companies are constantly striving to reduce production cycles and minimize treatment costs. This has led to a surge in the adoption of cutting and high-speed treatment technologies across industries such as the mold, automotive, and aerospace sectors. However, not all companies have achieved the expected results. One crucial factor that can make all the difference is the right tool holder for high-speed cutting tools.
When operating at high speeds, machine tools without suitable tool holders can cause damage to the precision bearings of the machine spindle, leading to reduced machine life. This highlights the importance of selecting a tool holder system that is specifically designed for high-speed cutting.
The Evolution of Tool Holders
Over the years, various types of tool holders have emerged, each with its unique advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will explore five popular types of tool holders: elastic jackets, thermos tool holders, strong milling tool holders, machine resulted from Integral handling system, and hydraulic tool holders.
Elastic Jackets (ER)
The elastic jacket is a popular choice for high-speed cutting due to its high precision and cost-effectiveness. It is widely recognized in European, American, and Chinese markets. The advantages of this system include:
- Good concentricity
- Relatively small body diameter
- High tightening force
- Balanced nut system required
- Various types of sealing rings
Thermos Tool Holders
New technologies and concepts have given rise to thermos tool holders, which are gaining popularity, particularly in the mold industry. Although they have certain requirements for the knives they hold and need special equipment, they offer:
- Good concentricity
- Relatively small body diameter
- Low centrifugal force
- Uniform material
- High tightening force
- Dynamic balance is very high
- Body treated with heat
- Heating system
Strong Milling Tool Holders
Most of these tool holders are suitable for tightening large-diameter tools. The main advantages are good concentricity and high tightening force.
Machine-Resulted from Integral Handling System
This system adopts new technologies and concepts, similar to those of elastic jackets, but uses positioning rather than wires, which can improve accuracy threefold. Its price is lower than that of hydraulic jackets. The main advantages are:
- Good concentricity
- High tightening force
- Small diameter of the body
- Easy to clean
- Small centrifugal force
- Easy to balance
Hydraulic Tool Holders
Adopting new technologies and concepts, hydraulic tool holders offer ease of loading and unloading, precision positioning, and:
- Good concentricity
- Small diameter of the body
- Easy to clean and separate
- Low centrifugal force
Conclusion
Choosing the right tool holder for high-speed cutting is crucial for machine-tool performance, efficiency, and lifespan. By understanding the characteristics of various tool holders, manufacturers can make informed decisions about which system best suits their needs. Whether it’s elastic jackets, thermos tool holders, strong milling tool holders, machine-resulted from integral handling systems, or hydraulic tool holders, the right choice can mean the difference between success and failure in the fast-paced world of high-speed cutting technology.
