NTK Cutting Tools

DS-ACH Holder Series

For front turning operations | Swiss CNC Lathes

Designed to easily adjust the cutting edge height in machines without Y2 axis capability
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Wedge mechanism adjusts centerline height of the cutting edge by turning a set screw with a wrench

Eliminates time consuming cutting edge alignment process
Features
  • Range of centerline adjustment: 0 – 0.2 mm 0 – .008”
  • Height adjustment of the cutting edge is done by turning a screw and bending the tip of the holder with a wedge mechanism.
  • Patented holder design improves rigidity, compared to conventional holders, to eliminate vibration
Tooling application

For front turning operations

Internal coolant type available

Capable of using Inverted toolholder

Product video
Design optimizes vibration resistance

[ Cutting conditions ] SUS304 304SS
Material : SUS304 304SS
Holder : DS-SDUL19-11-ACH
Insert : TM4 DCGT11T302MCL DCGT32.508MCL TM4
Cutting conditions : Vc = 75 m/min 、f = 0.05 mm/rev、ap = 2.0 mm 250 SFM  .002 IPR  .079” DOC WET

The insert moves in an upward direction only. (Loosen wedge screw before making any adjustments)

① Install the holder slightly below centerline.
Then take a facing test cut. (be sure to loosen the wedge screw)

② Measure the diameter of the center boss.

③ Raise the center height by one half of the diameter of the boss.
Adjustment instruction sheet is supplied in the toolholder case.

④ Re-machine the end face.

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