Floyd Automatic Tooling, is claimed to be suitable for users of sliding-head turning machines

The Swiss-manufactured range of tools has been proven to achieve good results in the marketplace, with enhanced device life, rigidity and surface finish, according to the company.

The Applitec programme of inserts tooling, accessible from Floyd Automatic Tooling, is claimed to be suitable for users of sliding-head turning machines.

The ISO-Line has been included with a range of traditional ISO inserts specifically for sliding-head turning centres.

The Top-Line is a two-screw insert device programme developed by Applitec, while the Eco-Line is a single-screw version offering low-cost options for general turning applications.

According to the company, the Cut-Line has already been proven to reduce tooling costs by up to 60 per-cent in sliding-head workshops.

The last of the one lines is the Cut-Line programme; this parting-off device has a double 'V' clamping system that is claimed to guarantee maximum rigidity for enhanced device life and improved surface finishes.

Floyd Automatic Tooling is also now offering a compact tooling system for knurling straight-cut profiles.

Provided by Hommel and Keller, the RF-LD series of knurling tools is said to be suitable for small automatic screw machines and sliding-head turning centres.

The system has been developed with a rigid construction to suit the requirements of small-type CNC-lathe machining operations.

The rigid construction is enhanced by a special bearing and bushing combination in the device head that keeps vibration reduced to a maximum while machining.

Another claimed benefit of this construction is the ability to increase feed and speed rates without losing out on routine safety.

The Hommel and Keller system is said to be capable of reducing setting times by up to 70 percent.

Two setting pins are claimed to guarantee the correct setting of the clearance angle.

The pins are accessible even when the device is clamped in the device fixture.

The RF-LD series has been developed from customer research and feedback, which led the Hommel and Keller development team to design a device that can be used both on left- and right-handed turning machines, while providing flexibility in terms of machine usage.

The RF-LD series can be used on all CNC-type automatic screw machines and is accessible with 8mm x 8mm, 10mm x 10mm, 12mm x 12mm and 16mm x16 mm shank sizes.

The basic device holder (8mm x 8mm) can be transformed by mounting different adapters for bigger shank versions for maximum flexibility.

The modular shank construction is intended to provide the end user with enhanced flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

For work pieces from 1mm to 15mm, a cut knurling head with a knurl diameter of 10mm is applied.

The knurling head can also be exchanged to adjust the device to the necessary work-piece diameter.

For a working area of 3mm to 50mm, the manufacturer recommends the use of a knurling wheel with a 15mm diameter.

Both device heads can be used on any shank size.

The WEP thread whirling system offers the advantage of using indexable custom ground inserts that produce implants efficiently and precisely.

Floyd Automatic Tooling is also offering the thread whirling system from Schwanog, a specialist supplier to the orthopaedic and dental industry.

As well as the improvement in cycle time, the Schwanog WEP is interchangeable with any whirling attachment.

The WEP system offers prolonged device life and cycle time reductions by up to 50 percent.