What are the advantages of side lock tool holders in our processing?

As a practitioner in the machining industry, I know that the side lock tool holder plays an indispensable role in our machining process. It can help us complete various complex machining tasks efficiently and accurately.

1. The structure and principle of side lock tool holder

The core design of the side lock tool holder lies in its clamping method. It clamps the tool through the screws on the side. This design makes the tool clamping more stable and can effectively reduce the vibration during the processing, thereby improving the processing accuracy. Compared with traditional heat shrink or hydraulic tool holders, the clamping method of the side-lock tool holder is simpler and more direct, easy to operate and maintain, and also reduces costs.

2. Advantages of side lock tool holders

(1) Super strong clamping force

In processing, we often need to face high-hardness materials and complex processing requirements. The side lock tool holder directly supports the tool through the screws on the side, and the clamping force is very large, which can effectively cope with high cutting force processing scenarios. This strong clamping force makes the side lock tool holder perform well when processing high-hardness materials or heavy cutting. The side lock tool holder can ensure that the tool will not loosen during processing, thereby ensuring the stability of processing.

(2) High precision and high rigidity

The side lock tool holder focuses on high precision and high rigidity in design. This high-precision design enables the side lock tool holder to maintain good repeatability and accuracy when processing complex-shaped mold cavities, thereby improving the processing quality of the mold.

(3) Applicability and flexibility

In processing, we often need to face a variety of different processing scenarios, including milling, drilling and turning. In mold processing, the side lock tool holder can be used to process complex mold cavities, deep holes and complex curved surfaces. In addition, the single-sided design of the side lock tool holder can provide better cutting results and higher rigidity, which is suitable for deep cavity processing.

(4) Reduce tool wear

By optimizing the clamping method and structural design, the side lock tool holder can reduce the vibration and wear of the tool during the processing. For example, some side lock tool holders are designed with reinforcing ribs in the fixing hole, which can reduce the activity space of the tool and reduce the vibration of the tool, thereby extending the service life of the tool. It allows us to use the tool more efficiently during processing and reduce the frequency of tool replacement.

Conclusion

Qingdao Micro Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. specializes in machine tool accessories processing, so we know the importance of side lock tool holders in our work. It not only improves our processing efficiency, but also improves processing quality and reduces costs. It is a good helper in our work.