SHAPER DUO For socket hole machining｜ Swiss CNC lathes

Highly productive socket hole machining

Hexagon, square, and hexalobular sockets machined without special equipment and at significant cost savings

Utilize the tool stations on the backside of the Swiss lathe

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For medical parts (Abutment screws)  Hexagon socket : AF 1.0mm - 1.4mm

Work Materials

Titanium / Stainless steel / PEEK / TEFLON

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Features

  • Large insert selection to machine a range of socket sizes in Hexagon, Square, and Hexalobular (6-lobe) shapes
  • Low cutting forces make this tooling ideal for machining small diameter workpieces
  • Each insert size is spec'd to machine a range of socket hole sizes

Tooling application

Swiss CNC lathe socket feature machining

Socket hole type

Hexagon & Square socket process comparison

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Tool pressure Cycle time Flexibility Tool cost

Shaper Duo

 ◎ △
* Can be off-set by overlapping operation		 ○ ◎ Less tool pressure, especially good for small diameter parts. One insert can machine a range of socket sizes
Broach △ ○ ╳ △ You need a tool for each socket size

Hexalobular (6-lobe) socket process comparison

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Tool pressure Cycle Time Tool Cost High speed spindle
 Program

Shaper Duo

 ◎ ◎ ◎ Not necessary Simple No need for a high speed spindle
Short cycle time
Milling ○ ╳ △ Necessary Complicated Requires high speed spindle
Time consuming process

Shaper Duo process chart (Hex example)

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[ Recommended cutting contitions ] Feed 39.3 to 157.5 IPM  DOC: Roughing .0010" and Finishing .0002" 1 to 2 times

Shaper Duo Set-up Instructions (hexagon example)

① Insert Installation

  • Confirm that D-cut surface of sleeve holder is parallel to the side of the insert bar. Minimize the overhang of the insert

② Make sure the sleeve is set parallel

  • Set the sleeve into the tool post and make sure the sleeve is set parallel.
  • Minimize sleeve overhang.

③ Confirmation of height

  • Machine one feature larger than the pilot hole without chamfering
    *If the insert chips with large depth of cut, then increase the number of machining passes with smaller depths of cut.
    (Recommend: .039"[0.025mm] x 5 passes) No chamfering is required.
  • Measure the legth of both [a] and [b] with a comparator or magnifier.
  • Adjust centerline height by rotating the sleeve until you get the same length for [a] and [b]. (the difference should be less than .0008" [0.02mm])
    * If a step is still seen even after increased passes, please restart the setup process.
    Make sure both the insert and the holder are set up correctly.

④ Visual of step by step machining of hexagon socket

  • Hexalobular (6-lobe) machining Basically same as hexagon machining

Case study

Hexagon hole machining
Material :
303SS
Feed :
78.7 IPM
DOC :
Roughing .0001 inch
DOC :
Finishing .0002 inch
Coolant :
WET
TM4 SSP030N1940H

10,000 pcs / corner
Competitor's carbide inserts
300 pcs / corner

Competitor's product dulled very quickly resulting in short tool life.
NTK's hexagon shaper insert achieved longer tool life by maintaining insert edge sharpness and shape.
Improved cycle time and excellent surface finishes.

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