EXSYS Tool, Inc. will showcase its EXSYS/EPPINGER tooling systems, including PRECI-FLEX, DECO-FLEX and COMPACTO.
The PRECI-FLEX modular system is designed to provide fast, accurate lathe tooling changeovers. "It is the first tooling system on the market with a single base holder and multiple tooling adapters that utilizes the ER collet pocket," said a company spokesperson. "The system's compact design ensures maximum torque transmission and rigidity, resulting in increased machining accuracy, improved productivity and longer tool life of perishable tools."
PRECI-FLEX's conical and flat face planar interface allows the use of either an adapter or a standard ER collet, and enables collets, endmill holders, expanding collet chucks and shrink-fit tooling to be mounted on a single-base holder. PRECI-FLEX may be used in small, medium or large production runs.
"Designed specifically for small part manufacturing applications, the high-accuracy DECO-FLEX tooling interface offers flexibility, precision and cost savings," said the spokesperson. "It is ideal for use on turning and milling centers with limited working areas.
"EXSYS/EPPINGER designed DECO-FLEX with minimal envelope dimensions that allow job shops to realize a variety of new manufacturing approaches. The compact design ensures maximum torque transmission and rigidity, resulting in high machining accuracy, productivity and increased machine tool efficiency.
"DECO-FLEX features a conical and flat face planar interface that guarantees the best possible concentricity and repeatability for precise machining, as well as specific adapters that combine with fixed and/or rotary toolholders to optimize tool performance and increase flexibility. Manufacturers also benefit from reduced set-up times and increased machining uptime, as DECO-FLEX allows simple adapter/tool changes to be completed in seconds and can also pre-set tools off the machine."
The EXSYS/EPPINGER COMPACTO C3, C4 and C5 Connection Base Holder system is designed to enhance efficiency and productivity. "When compared with traditional designs, the compact size of the COMPACTO base holder provides more space for machining in tight workspaces as well as offers improved torque transmission and rigidity for increased tool accuracy," said the spokesperson. The Polygon Shape Connection (PSC) further adds to the system's high precision and stability.
A built-in release mechanism on the outer diameter of the connection base holder's spindle provides enhanced operator accessibility. Operators can lock and unlock adapters with a small Allen key for fast tool changes. The automatic ejection feature of the adapters is designed to further increase the speed of tool exchanges.
Available for bolt-on and VDI-style turrets, the COMPACTO connection base holder accommodates fixed and rotary tools, including the PRECI-FLEX system, and accepts all standard PSC adapters. Adapters used in milling applications will now work in turning operations, due to the versatility of the COMPACTO.
For more information contact:
EXSYS Tool, Inc.
11654 Corporate Lake Blvd.
San Antonio, FL 33576
800-397-9748
info@exsys-tool.com
www.exsys-tool.com
HOUSTEX Booth 1341