Product/Service

Shrink-fit Machine

Source: Lyndex Corporation
A new induction shrink-fit machine is constructed on a horizontal platform to allow easy insertion of the cutting tool with worry-free clamping of the toolholder
Lyndex Corporationtion shrink-fit machine is constructed on a horizontal platform to allow easy insertion of the cutting tool with worry-free clamping of the toolholder. The machine can handle toolholder gage lengths up to 8.0-in. with no need for additional accessories, fixtures, or extensions.

The manufacturer states that the unit expands toolholders quickly, allowing operators to insert the tool in seconds. The toolholder is then cooled and is ready for use. Standard tool changing cycle times are 20 to 30 sec.

The machine comes with a pneumatic clamping fixture for 30, 40, and 50 taper fixtures and three interchangeable induction coils to cover a toolholder diameter range from 0.25- to 1.25-in. In addition, it can process most competitive brands of toolholders without modification. Units using 110-, 220-, or 440-V power are available and all are CE-certified.

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