At the Star Micronics Open House this month, 4th-7th, and the Citizen and Tornos Open Houses, held from the 11-13th October, UK manufacturers will get their first opportunity to take a look at the next generation of Applitec PRO-Line sliding head tools as well as a multitude of new turning innovations from Floyd Automatic Tooling.
With a supporting presence at all three of these events, Floyd Automatic is introducing the new PRO-line, which incorporates the benefits of both the high performance, diverse and best-selling TOP-Line and ECO-Line programs for cost-effective turning solutions.
With the PRO-Line, Applitec has re-engineered the twin screw insert program to generate unsurpassed rigidity and performance at lower prices with a new patented insert clamping system. The PRO-Line program consists of two series of holders and inserts that include the 630/640 series for shorter and wider inserts for grooving and turning. Whilst the 650/660 series provides a thinner, longer insert for parting off up to Ø20 mm with a 2 mm wide insert with new geometries
Alongside the new PRO-Line is an important addition to the ISO-Line program. The new Cermet 
range of inserts has been launched to offer excellent surface finishes, extended tool life and heat resistance when machining at high speeds. The FN-X8°and ENP-KX ground inserts offer excellent results for finishing, whilst the EN-KM range of sintered inserts deliver high performance on heavy duty cutting. This new ISO-Line of Cermet inserts can be used in conjunction with Applitec’s JET-Line HP through coolant holders.
Also on show at the Open House events will be the new ‘back working’ tools that are now commonplace on many sliding head machines. The impressive FLO-Tool range of easy setting, height adjustable tools has now been further enhanced with insert holders for the ECO-Line and TOP-Line inserts from Applitec. These holders give increased capability and machining solutions for back end working.
Of course, the full range of PRO-Line inserts and holders line will be on show at all of the Open House events alongside all of Floyd Automatic Tooling’s renowned brands and product lines. With no fewer than six new Crazy Drill products from Mikron Tool, an enhanced range of HIRT-Line of stainless steel coolant hoses, the new SDK Adaptive Guide Bushes, and much more, there is plenty for visitors to get excited about.
Floyd Automatic Tooling Ltd
Tel: 01462 491919
Email: info@floydautomatic.co.uk
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