Setup-time Miracles

GND Grooving System

The GND grooving system is an innovative solution designed to optimize setup times in manufacturing. It enables quick insert changes without removing the toolholder, significantly reducing setup time. This technology is particularly beneficial in metalworking, where precise and rapid tool changes are critical for efficiency.

Benefits of the GND Grooving System:

Significant Reduction in Setup Time: By enabling rapid insert replacement, the time typically required for removing and reattaching the toolholder is eliminated. This leads to a substantial increase in productivity and reduces machine downtime.

Precision and Flexibility: The GND grooving system offers high precision in workpiece machining. The ability to quickly exchange various cutting inserts allows for flexible adaptation to different machining tasks.

Cost Reduction: Reduced setup times and increased productivity can lower operating costs. Furthermore, the lifespan of the tools can be extended through optimized machining processes.

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PSC (Sumipolygon) Holder System

Optimizing Setup Time
Reducing setup time is a critical factor in boosting manufacturing efficiency. One effective tool that can help is the Sumipolygon grooving system.

Benefits of the Sumipolygon Grooving System
Fast Insert Changes: Without the need to remove the toolholder body, changing inserts can be done quickly and easily. This leads to a significant reduction in setup time.
Increased Productivity: The ability to quickly change inserts allows the machine to be put back into operation faster, which increases overall productivity.
Cost Savings: Shorter setup times mean less machine downtime, which results in lower operating costs.

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APM Quick Change Tool Holder

The APM Quick Change Tooling System is a sophisticated tool designed to significantly reduce the setup time for grooving in manufacturing. With its extensive product range and precise polygon-taper shape, it delivers excellent repeatability during tool head changes, substantially improving productivity and safety in the production process. This system is ideal for CNC Swiss-type lathes and small turning machines, enabling machining operations such as turning, back turning, grooving, cutoff, and threading.

Benefits of the APM Quick Change Tooling System
Increased Productivity: Rapid and precise tool change technology minimizes downtime and improves overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Precision and Security: The high-precision polygon taper shape ensures a repeatability of 5 μm, significantly enhancing the quality of manufacturing results.
Versatility: The system offers a wide range of shank sizes (10, 12, and 16 mm), making it suitable for various machines and applications.
Internal Coolant Supply: This feature enables efficient coolant delivery without a hose connection, further simplifying operation.

Setup Time Optimization with the APM Quick Change Tooling System
Setup time optimization is a critical factor in modern manufacturing, as it increases production efficiency and improves profitability. By utilizing quick-change systems like the APM system, companies can significantly reduce internal setup times by accelerating the changeover of tools and equipment. This enables faster response to customer needs and minimizes resource waste.
Technical measures such as the implementation of quick-release fasteners or couplings are crucial for reducing setup times. In addition, the standardization of tools equipment and parts promotes efficiency in the setup process. By combining such technical solutions with organizational measures, such as externalizing setup operations, companies can further optimize their production processes and increase overall equipment effectiveness.

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