Kwik-Switch spindles and toolholders also effectively
eliminate tool run-out and alignment problems commonly found on most transfer lines.
The patented Kwik-Switch toolholder design featuring a shallow locking taper provides
accurate spindle positioning on a more consistent basis than conventional straight shank
tooling. Unlike the runout problems normally associated with straight shank tooling,
due to tolerance variance on toolholder shanks and spindle bores, the shallow angle
self-locking taper of Kwik-Switch improves positioning accuracy to .0004 inches by
minimizing tool deflection and runout problems. To prove this consistent level of
accuracy, process engineers at a major machine tool builder recently conducted a series of
tests with a Kwik-Switch spindle, toolholder, adapter and drill. Once in the
spindle, the drill bit was repeatedly aimed at a predetermined target. As can be
seen in the charts below, the Kwik-Switch tooling system successfully hi the designed
target area well over 90% of the time.
Coated and guarded to withstand the harsh high production environment.
Due to the unusually harsh environment and sometime infrequent changing of tools in
these high production transfer systems, all vulnerable surfaces of the spindles and
toolholders are coated and guarded. The coating used on this system is a patented
process that is anti-corrosive and wear resistant. In addition, each toolholder has
a Black Delrin (Acetal) guard to prevent chips, cast iron dust or other foreign material
from entering the Kwik-Switch mechanism.
Universal Engineering / DeVlieg® Tooling Systems / Tool Preset Service & Calibration
Last updated 02/10/2007