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Lyndex-Nikken – Live Tooling

Friday, November 9, 2018

Lyndex-Nikken live tooling is engineered to transform standard CNC lathes into high-performance multitasking machines. By allowing for milling, drilling, and tapping operations in a single setup, our live tools significantly reduce handling time and eliminate the stacking errors associated with moving parts between different machines. Every live tool we manufacture is built with precision-ground components and advanced bearing technology to ensure maximum rigidity and accuracy.

The Engineering Advantage: Rigidity and Precision

The performance of a live tool is determined by its internal construction. Our live tools feature:

  • High-Output Bearings: Designed to handle both radial and axial loads, these bearings provide the stability needed for aggressive milling while maintaining the high-speed capability required for small-diameter drills.

  • Precision-Ground Gears: To minimize heat and noise, our gears are manufactured to extreme tolerances, ensuring a smooth transfer of power from the turret to the cutting tool.

  • Advanced Sealing Systems: Protecting the internal components from high-pressure coolant and fine metallic chips is critical for longevity. Our specialized seals ensure that the tool remains operational even in the harshest machining environments.

Key Benefits of Integrating Live Tooling

  • Reduced Cycle Times: By performing secondary operations on the primary lathe, you can eliminate the need for secondary setups on a milling machine, leading to faster throughput.

  • Superior Part Accuracy: Machining multiple features in a single clamping ensures that the orientation and concentricity between turned and milled features remain perfect.

  • Increased Versatility: Live tooling allows job shops to take on more complex workpieces that require cross-drilling, offset milling, or keyway cutting without investing in separate machining centers.

  • Improved Surface Finishes: The high rigidity of our tool holders dampens vibration, leading to cleaner cuts and extended life for your solid carbide tools.

Applications Across Precision Industries

From medical components to aerospace fasteners, Lyndex-Nikken live tools provide the reliability needed for the world’s most demanding sectors:

  • Medical: Precise enough for intricate surgical tools and implants.

  • Aerospace: Rugged enough to handle the high-torque demands of machining titanium and heat-resistant alloys.

  • Automotive: Efficient enough to support high-volume production of drivetrain components.

Stop swapping machines! Learn how live tooling instantly boosts your machining efficiency and versatility. When your workpiece is held steady and the cutting tool rotates, your lathe transforms into a powerhouse!

Live tools allow you to perform complex operations like milling, drilling, reaming, boring, and slotting on both the main and sub-spindles, all without repositioning the part. Turn your lathe into a milling machine and machine parts faster than ever!