By upgrading its master adaptor from HSK to Walter Capto, tool manufacturer Walter is launching a new system interface. The interface incorporates concealed balancing holes, which were previously on the outside of the tool.

This balanced construction created at the Walter factory also incorporates an integral chip hole. As a result, there is no longer any need for the user to drill this hole. It provides machine shops with the possibility of digital tool integration for automated tool management, for example. This is because users can save tool data such as dimensions by inserting a data chip into the tool ready for reading out when required, like for activities such as programming or archiving. Walter offers the modular adaptor (HA06-C and HA10-C) from HSK-A to Walter Capto with HSK-A 63 or HSK-A 100 interface in Capto sizes C3-C8.

End users will benefit from high levels of process reliability and precision as the adaptor is very rigid. A further advantage is precise repeat accuracy down to 2 µm during tool changes.

Inherent versatility makes the system suitable for all types of adaptors, such as Weldon, ER collets and hydraulic expansion chucks, or milling adaptors with arbors for milling and hole-making. The system is thus compatible with all kinds of machines, from machining centres through to multi-tasking machines.

Users of data storage devices can open up their entire range of tools with the master adaptor thanks to its suitability for use with all types of machine and machining operation.

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