AFC | Fast-Change System Swiss-Type Machining

SWISS TYPE MACHINING, FAST CHANGES.
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AFC: the revolution in fast tool changes.

Your solution for easy tool changes despite limited space in Swiss type machines: the two-part AFC holder – even untrained staff can replace tools fast and reliably.

This is how it works: The rear part of the tool holder (AHA fixed stop) is first fixed in place. Only the front part is removed to replace the tool. This eliminates the need to restart and recalibrate the zero point since the length to the insert tip is always the same – whether the grooving system or the turning system is used. When the two holder parts are plugged back together, they are immediately connected by an O-ring to prevent the tool from falling into the machine accidentally. At the same time, the floating mount provides enough clearance to compensate for angle offset. The two parts then fit together perfectly. Now you benefit from a high level of precisions when changing tools and a leak-proof coolant hole.

SA - Tool holders
  • Available for shanks from 10 x 12 to 20 x 20 mm
  • Available for cutting depths of 6 to 22 mm and cut widths from 1.5 and 3 mm
  • Available with or without through tool cooling
  • Clamping from below possible
SE - Tool holders
  • Available for shanks 12 x 12 and 16 x 16 mm
  • Available for cutting depth 12 mm and cut widths 1.5 and 3 mm
  • With internal cooling ACS1
ATS - Tool holders
  • Available for shanks 10 x 12, 12 x 12 and 16 x 16 mm
  • For inserts in sizes 09 and 14
  • Available for cutting depths of 4 to 8 mm
  • With internal cooling
ISO turning - Tool holders
  • Available for shanks 10 x 12, 12 x 12 and 16 x 16 mm
  • With lever lock clamping or screw clamping
  • Available with or without through tool cooling
  • Tool holders available for back turning
Thread turning - Tool holders
  • Available for shanks 10 x 12, 12 x 12 and 16 x 16 mm
  • With internal cooling
DECO-CUT - Tool holders
  • Available for shanks 10 x 12, 12 x 12 and 16 x 16 mm
  • Available with or without through tool cooling

2-part tool holder

2-part tool holder

  • Rear part (AHA fixed stop) to fix the zero Point; front part for fast tool change
  • Floating mounting for angle offset compensation when clamped
  • Excellent clamping in connection with de AWL sliding head rail system
AWL | Sliding head rail system - Machine availability and variety of AFC tools

In this video, we present our AFC tools in various dimensions, which are suitable for numerous machining variants.

ARNO Combinations
COOL RIGHT FROM THE START.
ARNO Combinations
COOL RIGHT FROM THE START.
AWL | Sliding head rail system

AWL Sliding head rail system with integrated coolant supply.

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The unrivalled cooling.
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The unrivalled cooling.
ARNO – ACS Cooling System

ARNO – ACS Cooling System: the patented cooling system for efficient parting off, grooving and groove turning with the SA and SE grooving systems.

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IMMEDIATE BENEFITS

Simple – only the front part of the holder is removed to change the tool

Precise –the floating mount compensates angle offset

Fast – starting and calibrating the zero point are eliminated, that is why the tool is changed in no time