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THREAD TURNING

Drophead Tools Suitable for External Threading

Basic Dimensions of Drophead Tools
HF H

LH

WF B
LF

LH — head length
HF — functional height
H — shank height
Drophead tools are designed to be held in an B — shank width
upside-down position, keeping the height of the WF — functional width
cutting edge at the same level as regular tools LF — functional length
without having to change the clamping in the turret
and allowing machining close to the tail stock.
In many operations, it is beneficial to use Main Advantages
the drophead in an upside-down position to • Allows machining close to the tail stock.
help remove chips more effectively. • Allows upside-down threading production.

Tools with CAMFIX Shanks

For Polygonal Taper Interface Solution Polygonal Design-Self Centering
for External and Internal Threading face contact tapered
0.002 mm contact
Tool for External Threading Tool for Internal Threading center height
repeatability

clamping
force

high rigidity
The CAMFIX system features high accuracy,
excellent rigidity against bending forces, stability
External and internal threading tools with CAMFIX and high torque transfer. This is achieved due
shanks for polygonal taper interface (ISO 26623-1 to the polygonal cone and face contact.
standard) enable quick change and reduce setup time
- most important for mass production industries. These Multi-connection JHP-MC line for VDI toolholders
threading tools feature coolant channels for efficient with a bottom fed coolant system to ensure
flushing of heat and chips from the cutting edges. maximum coolant in the cutting area.

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