At the same time, industry must ensure that it delivers competitive solutions for customers whilst maintaining profitable business growth. International competition, together with the challenges posed by the defence industrial strategy, necessitates rapid improvement in the effectiveness of our supply chains. SC21 is a change programme designed to accelerate the competitiveness of the aerospace & defence industry by raising the performance of its supply chains. Compared with conventional turning, a 50-80% increase in productivity, along with 1.5–2 times more tool life, can be achieved. Ultimately, the all-directional PrimeTurning method and CoroTurn Prime tools will ensure that manufacturers can complete their turning operations in a much more efficient way. This type of tool holder is compatible with most types of vertical lathes, and is available in Coromant Capto for use with either CoroTurn Prime A-type or B-type inserts.Īlthough PrimeTurning is applicable to the entire general turning area, machine shops with large batch sizes (automotive) are set to benefit most, as will those machining large components (aerospace), where there is a need to reduce tool changes, set-up time and production stops. In total, eight dedicated tool holders for axial mounting are being launched. The CoroTurn Prime Twin tool holder is available for use with Coromant Capto ® C5 – C8 size.Ī range of axial tool holders for vertical turning lathes is also part of the range, which means that Sandvik Coromant now has a complete offer for PrimeTurning: axial, radial and multi-task tool holders. Options for multi-task machines include four tool holders (one-insert only) and two Twin tool holders (two inserts). Six new multi-task tool holders are being introduced, which are mounted at a 45° angle for B-axis machining and can be used with either CoroTurn Prime A-type or B-type inserts. In combination with streamlined operations, this delivers the potential for huge time saving and productivity increases to help manufacturers reduce tooling inventories and achieve competitive gains. When the machine cuts using its B-axis, a lot of accessibility is created using neutral holders. ”As a result, the new Twin holder will save customers a considerable amount of time when changing tools.”Īs a further advantage, B-axis machining on multi-task machines permits the operator to program the angle of the tool in precise increments. ”Modern multi-task machines are intended for the complete machining of components but typically have a slow tool changing time, often around 15-20 seconds,” says Håkan Ericksson, Product Manager General Turning at Sandvik Coromant. Both CoroTurn Prime A- and B-type inserts can be mounted together on Twin tool holders, allowing manufacturers to undertake roughing with a B-type insert before switching to finishing with an A-type insert, for example. One of the highlights of the range is the CoroTurn Prime Twin tool holder for multi-task machines. Complementing the company’s existing radial tool holders, Sandvik Coromant now has a complete offer for PrimeTurning operations.īoth CoroTurn A- and B-type inserts can be mounted together on Sandvik Coromant’s CoroTurn Twin tool holders for multi-task machines.
The introductions allow users to maximise the benefits of PrimeTurning on multi-task turn-mill centres and vertical turning lathes (VTLs). PrimeTurning™ now accessible on multi-task machines and VTLsĬutting tool and tooling system specialist Sandvik Coromant has unveiled a new range of CoroTurn® Prime multi-task and axial type tool holders to help machine shops implement the new PrimeTurning™ methodology, which enables turning in all directions. Please contact West Country Tool Co Ltd for further detailsĠ1626 365761 on our leaflet to find out more. More information on the 2017 exhibitors, seminars and demonstrations will be available here soon.