Toolholding

Technological developments in manufacturing during the last half century.

Considerations when deciding to run hard-balanced or balanceable toolholders.

Multitool holders reduce lathe cycle times.

How to maintain toolholders.

What you need to know about retention knobs.

A balanced toolholder is essential when high-speed machining.

The advantages of dual- and triple-contact toolholding systems for high-speed machining.

The use of shrink-fit toolholders continues to grow, mainly because, compared to conventional holders, they secure tools more tightly and extend the life of cutting tools. Article includes an overview of available systems and comments from users of shrink-fit holders.

Discussion of different types of toolholders for lathes, including collets, drill chucks, bushings and keyless chucks. Author discusses best holder for different applications, based on his experiences.

Modular toolholding systems save shops money in several ways, according to this article. By making it possible to use the same tools on several machines, for example, a modular toolholding system can allow a shop to reduce its tool inventory. This article explains many other savings in addition to tool inventory reduction.