A new shrink-fit unit featuring inductive heating and air cooling in one workstation for
convenient, high-precision tool holding has been introduced by Kemmler
Präzisionswerkzeuge, whose products are available in the UK and Irish markets under a
recent sole agency agreement with GEWEFA UK. The KSG600 reflects Kemmler’s continued
focus on process reliability, user-oriented design and digital integration in modern
machining environments.
Shrink-fit technology has long been valued for its ability to deliver both concentricity and
rigidity, as well as extended tool life, but the quality of the result depends heavily on precise
thermal control. Accordingly, with its latest system Kemmler has placed temperature
management at the centre of the process. Designed for carbide and high-speed-steel tools
from 3 to 32 mm in diameter and up to 490 mm long, this next-generation, highly
controllable shrink-fit technology is aimed at manufacturers that demand repeatably
accurate clamping, reduced set-up times and maximum operational safety.
The KSG600 is designed around a single-touch operating concept, whereby three pre-
programmed, energy-efficient cycles can be activated at the press of a button. It reduces
dependency on the operator and minimises the risk of handling errors. Through WLAN or
Ethernet connectivity, users can access real-time status information, configure individual
parameters and monitor the system remotely, aligning the unit with the requirements of
digitally networked production environments and Industry 4.0 strategies.
Designed to deliver consistent results irrespective of a user’s skill level or tool-holder type,
the compact unit is equipped with the company’s intelligent SafeControl technology, which
continuously monitors the inductive heating process in real time. By detecting exactly when
the shrink-fit holder has reached its optimal temperature, SafeControl automatically stops
the heating cycle and instigates uniform and controlled temperature reduction in typically
two to three minutes.
More information www.gewefa.co.uk
