Getting the right grip on toolholding: applying the advantages of either SK or HSK interfaces in higher-precision components can improve tool life and productivity by 25 percent or more according to some industry experts. This informational piece offers some insights for users.

In today's machine tools, the cutting tools are changed automatically into the spindle in various ways and at high speeds. It is essential that the technology of the drawbar holding the tools ensures the highest level of precision. There must not be any significant loss of precision when changing the tools, even over a long period of time.

Here is an examination of trends in the toolholder interface,...

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