Figure: CoroTurn Type A and Type B inserts can be mounted on the CoroTurn Gemini tool on a Sandvik Coromant multi-tasking machine.
Sandvik Coromant Cutting Tools and Shank Systems Specialists Launch New CoroTurn® Prime Multitasking and Axial Shank Series to Help Shops Implement New PrimeTurning ™ Methods for Cutting in All Directions The introduction of the product allows users to take advantage of PrimeTurning's multi-tasking turning centers and vertical lathes (VTLs), complementing the company's existing radial toolholders and now owned by Sandvik Coromant Complete product range for PrimeTurning processing.
One of the highlights of this series is the CoroTurn® Prime Gemini tool holder for multi-tasking machines, CoroTurn Prime Type A and Type B inserts, which can be installed with Gemini tool holders to allow manufacturers to switch to Type A inserts B-type roughing before finishing.
Håkan Ericksson, general turning product manager at Sandvik Coromant, says: "Modern multi-tasking machines are intended for the complete machining of parts, but usually have a slow tool changeover time of about 15-20 seconds, so the new Gemini tool shank Significant savings in customer tool change time. '
As an additional benefit, B-axis machining on multitasking machine tools allows the operator to set the tool angle in precise increments, using a neutral shank for higher machine accessibility when using B-axis machining, This provides tremendous time savings and increased productivity to help manufacturers reduce tool inventory and gain competitive advantage.
Sandvik Coromant offers six new multitasking toolholders that can be mounted at 45 ° with B-axis machining and are available with CoroTurn Prime Type A or Type B. Options for multitasking machines include four Shank (one blade only) and two Gemini tool holders (two inserts) The CoroTurn® Prime Gemini Tool Holder works with Coromant Capto® C5 - C8 sizes.
The series of axial tool holders for vertical lathes is also part of the series, which means that Sandvik Coromant now has a complete product range for PrimeTurning processes: axial, radial and multitasking tools. Eight dedicated shanks for axial mounting are available and are compatible with most types of vertical lathes and can be used with Coromant Capto with CoroTurn Prime Type A or Type B inserts.
While PrimeTurning is suitable for the entire general turning industry, high-volume (automotive) machining shops benefit the most, as do those in the field of machining large parts (aerospace) that require less tool change, clamping time and production downtime.
In summary, the omnidirectional turning PrimeTurning method and the CoroTurn Prime tool ensure that the manufacturer can finish the turning in a more efficient way, increasing productivity by 50-80% and increasing tool life by 1.5-2 times compared to conventional turning.