Modular change head system expanded to include grooving operations

Ceratizit: "Maxichange GX" keeps a cool head when grooving Modular change head system expanded to include grooving operations

2024-07-01 Source: Press release | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

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Ceratizit's "Maxichange" interchangeable head system has developed into a flexible solution for a multitude of turning operations with numerous basic holders and vibration-damped boring bars. Now the company is expanding the product range to include the modular grooving system "Maxichange GX". Thanks to the internal coolant supply, the tools keep a cool head even in tough use.

The GX16 interchangeable heads can be used for internal and external processing.(Image: Ceratizit) — The GX16 interchangeable heads can be used for internal and external processing.
(Image: Ceratizit)

As soon as complex components need to be manufactured in small to medium series, a variety of different machining processes are usually required on the workpiece. To ensure that there is still enough space in the machine turret, robust interchangeable head systems like the "Maxichange" from Ceratizit are increasingly used as proven space and time savers: They reduce storage costs as they are compatible with all basic holders. Therefore, only the head needs to be changed for different tasks. At the same time, they shorten setup times and thereby increase productivity - without compromising process reliability.

Fast — simple — precise: Tool change

The "Maxichange" interchangeable head system is known for its quick and easy tool changes. Ceratizit product manager Paul Hoeckberg says, "We designed the construction for the highest change accuracies and excellent stability. At the same time, should be modular and therefore very flexible in order to be usable with its large selection of interchangeable heads for a variety of applications. We have adopted these advantages with the "Maxichange GX" and extended them with the parting function for internal and external machining as well as axial and radial machining."

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"Maxichange" receives the groove function: Ceratizit expands the modular change head system by the option for grooving with the "Maxichange GX" - for internal and external machining as well as for axial and radial machining.(Images: Ceratizit)

Thanks to the internal coolant supply in the "Maxichange GX", chips are reliably flushed out of the incision with a high flow volume.(Image: Ceratizit)

So that space remains in the machine turret, stable interchangeable head systems like Ceratizit's "Maxichange" are increasingly being used as space and time savers.(Image: Ceratizit)

The GX16 interchangeable heads can be used for internal and external machining.(Image: Ceratizit)

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One system, unlimited possibilities

"Maxichange GX16" is offered for the interface sizes of 25 mm in the groove widths of 2, 3 and 4 mm and for 32-mm interfaces in the sizes of 4, 5 and 6 mm. The GX16 interchangeable heads can be used for internal and external machining. The "Maxichange GX24" will be available for the 40 mm interface size in the groove widths of 3 and 4 mm and is suitable for axial machining.

No jamming of chips thanks to internal coolant supply.

The greatest dangers in padding are still chip clamps and extreme temperatures in the machining zone. To avoid this, Ceratizit has equipped the new "Maxichange GX" with an internal coolant supply: a high flow rate reliably flushes out chips from the plunge and reduces wear on the tool.

For those who need to perform parting operations with long overhangs and a tendency to vibrate, the "Maxichange GX" can be used in combination with a vibration-damped drill rod. Paul Hoeckbergs tip for using the "Maxichange GX: "With this, our customers can further increase their performance and make the process even safer. A positive side effect: by using vibration-damped mounts, very good surfaces can be achieved!"

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