Iscar rolls out shrink-fit toolholding system

New from Iscar (Arlington, TX) is the Shrinkin thermal shrink ER collet chucking system.

Shrinkin collets use the 'thermal shrink' phenomenon to provide rigid clamping of solid carbide endmills. The new system provides higher torque capability, precision runout, and better repeatability than other tool clamping systems. The collets also feature a slim design and different projection lengths that allow them to reach into tight spaces and deeper shaped cavities.

The company is offering a complete system for the collets, including a heating unit with a portable heating handle. The unit is equipped with a high-tech temperature control for easy and practical use at the machining center or in the tool room. Iscar says it allows tool changes in anywhere from 15 to 45 sec.

System features include:

• Slim design with different projections.
  
• Interchangeable with standard ER chucks.
  
• High torque transfer.
  
• Rigid clamping of carbide tools.
  
• Precision runout.
  
• Perfect repeatability.
  
• Vibration damping.
  
• Coolant through the tool.
  
• Symmetrical design for high speed machining.
  
• Quick and easy tool changing.

ISCAR Metals, Inc., 300 Westway Place, Arlington, TX 76018-1021. Phone (817) 258-3200.