Group of Heimatec Citizen 4x speeders
At IMTS 2026, booth 432201, Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc., the exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads, will display a variety of complementary products designed to enhance the capabilities of Swiss CNC lathes, including such popular brands as Citizen, Star and Tsugami. In addition to the live tooling and angle heads, Platinum will display speed multipliers in gear ratios of 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4 with max. speeds to 48,000 RPM to significantly boost production in the busy shop. Live and static tools and speeders for Swiss machines are in stock at Platinum Tooling in Chicago, IL, as well as in many supply chain outlets, to serve the North American machine tool market.
Swiss-type tooling from Platinum is manufactured with high spindle bearing technology and ground gear components. Tooling includes straight and 90º heads, woodruff key cutters, thread whirling tools, and multiple spindle heads and adapters.
"With the growth of medical and other high-precision, high-volume manufacturing with the use of Swiss-style machines, speed increasers have become vital to this segment of the machine tool industry," said a company spokesperson. "As components get smaller, the cutting tools required also get smaller, necessitating higher RPM to provide maximum performance. Heimatec speeders for Citizen, Tsugami, and Star machines are in stock at Platinum Tooling. These speeders are known for the stability and the enhancement of precision cutting tool performance."
In addition, the company offers Hommel + Keller QUICK knurling and marking tools. Cut and form knurling tools are used for applications such as barbells, hand tools, and dental instruments. Marking tools assist with part identification and traceability, critical in many industries today. According to the company, part numbers, logos, and other production data can be marked reliably in less time than laser marking.
Components such as collets and guide bushings are also available for numerous Swiss machine brands and various material processing, under the Tecnicrafts and Dunner brand names, also carried in stock by Platinum Tooling.
For more information contact:
Preben Hansen, President
Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc.
16 E Piper Lane, Suite 128
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
847-749-0633
phansen@platinumtooling.com
info@platinumtooling.com
www.platinumtooling.com
IMTS West Building, Level 3
Booth 432201