In booth 463 at PMTS 2015, EXSYS Tool, Inc., will spotlight a wide range of manufacturing technologies from the EPPINGER brand, including high-precision toolholding and gearbox solutions. Products to be on display are the Compacto C3, C4, C5 and C6 base holder, a full range of gearboxes and the PRECI-FLEX modular quick-change tooling system.
"Representing advanced modular quick-change tooling technology, the Compacto C3, C4, C5 and C6 base holder enhances the efficiency and productivity of CNC turning machines," said a company spokesperson. "When compared with traditional base holder designs, the compact size of Compacto provides more space for machining in tight workspaces, as well as offers improved torque transmission and rigidity for increased tool accuracy. The holder's polygon shape connection (PSC) further adds to its high precision and stability."
A special built-in release mechanism on the outer diameter of the base holder's spindle is designed to provide optimum operator accessibility. "Operators can easily lock and unlock adapters with a small Allen key for fast and virtually effortless tool changes," said the spokesperson. The automatic ejection feature of the adapters is designed to further increase the speed and efficiency of tool exchanges.
Available for bolt-on and VDI-style turrets, the Compacto connection base holder accommodates fixed and rotary tools, including the company's PRECI-FLEX system, and accepts all standard PSC adapters. According to the company, adapters used in milling applications will now work in turning operations, due to the versatility of the Compacto.
Show attendees will also see EPPINGER's new line of gearboxes and high-precision gear technology. These compact, high-transmission gearboxes are suited for a wide range of applications, including machinery, automation and robotics. "EPPINGER engineered these solutions to meet strict demands for stiffness, performance and efficiency, and to provide smooth, reliable operation," said the spokesperson. The following will be on display.
- Bevel gearboxes: a series of compact gearboxes designed for high torque at maximum efficiency for all gear applications requiring a high degree of reliability and variability
- Hypoid gearboxes: suitable for specific and dynamic applications with a specially developed mono-bloc housing designed for stability and maximum precision and efficiency
- Planetary gearboxes: the modular design and combination of hardened and ground gears with high-precision gearbox components are built for efficient performance, smooth running and high uptime
- Cycloidal gearboxes: highly compact and rigid cycloidal precision gearboxes suited for drive technology, especially in tool machinery, automation and robotics
- Customized gearboxes: especially designed to meet customers' requirements
- High precision gear technology: spiral, hypoid and Zerol gears manufactured with Gleason gear technology.
EXSYS will also showcase the PRECI-FLEX modular quick-change tooling system, which features a selection of adapters engineered to hold different cutting tool and shank designs. The adapters' common connecting feature locks into a standard base unit on the machine turret, enabling tool/adapter assemblies to be preset offline and then quickly switch in and out of the base unit. "Tool positions repeat within +/- 3 um, eliminating the need to re-center, touch off or make test cuts," said the spokesperson.
According to the spokesperson, the PRECI-FLEX conical and flat-face planar interface duplicates the taper of the standard ER collet. "This enables ER collets, albeit at lesser repeatability, to be used along with PRECI-FLEX adapters to mount collets and endmill holders, expanding collet chucks and shrink-fit tooling on a single-base holder," said the spokesperson. "Operated at the front face of the turret, the connector provides two tons of clamping force, and its compact design maximizes torque transmission and rigidity, increasing accuracy and productivity."
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
PMTS Booth 463