Cutting tool specialist TaeguTec has unveiled its WIN-SWISS modular head and holder system. Designed to enhance productivity and efficiency in Swiss turning centres, this new tooling solution tackles the industry’s long-standing challenge of time-consuming insert changes while improving the rigidity and precision requirements of the sliding-head turning market.
The WIN-SWISS system allows operators to change inserts outside the machine by detaching only the modular head, while the shank remains securely attached to the tool post. This approach eliminates the necessity for the complete removal of holders, reducing set-up time and minimising downtime.
Performance testing shows that the WIN-SWISS system achieves a 77% reduction in tool change time compared with conventional holders, reducing typical changeover periods from 108 seconds to just 25 seconds. This improvement translates to enhanced productivity and lower manufacturing costs for precision machining operations.
WIN-SWISS incorporates TaeguTec’s proprietary fastening technology, which features a novel combination of screw clamping and tapered face contact, delivering machining stability comparable with conventional integrated holders. The robust assembly mechanism utilises a taper design combined with lever principles to ensure rigid clamping between the tool shank and the heads. Such a concept provides repeatability and maintains dimensional deviation within ±5 µm, all while requiring only a single rotation of the clamping screw.
The modular design philosophy extends beyond mere convenience, providing inventory benefits through the ability to mount multiple heads on a single shank. This flexible interchangeability enables manufacturers to optimise their tooling investments and maintain comprehensive machining capabilities across various applications.
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