Каталог WIDIA 2011 Инструментальная оснастка Стр. K56 1092 ENG Lab2u
Technical Information Technical Information Shrink Fit WIDIA Shrink Fit The Concept Heat shrinking is not a new process in the machine tool industry. However, the concept was only recently implemented as a quick-change toolholding mechanism for clamping cylindrical cutting tools for high-speed machining applications. The Shrink Fit process begins by applying a quick and precise heat to the holding end of a toolholder. This causes the internal bore, which is slightly smaller than the shank of a cutting tool, to expand, allowing a tool to be inserted. As the toolholder cools, the bore shrinks to create 360° of uniform pressure along the entire length of the bore, resulting in an evenly distributed clamping force that mechanical toolholding cannot beat. Due to the design, flatted-style, Weldon , and Whistle Notch cutting tool shanks can employ Shrink Fit technology. To gain full benefits of the technology, fully cylindrical tool shanks are recommended. As long as the heating processes are kept within the elastic range of the toolholder material, this clamping operation can be repeated for several thousand cycles. K56 WIDIA