Exsys’ Preci-Flex Tooling System Reduces Setup, Changeover Times

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Exsys Automation’s Preci-Flex modular toolholding system is said to reduce setup and tool change times for CNC turning centers to offer flexibility, precision and cost savings.

This multifunction tool system features a single base holder and multiple tooling adapters, enabling shops to capitalizes on the ER collet pocket concept for a fast, accurate and cost-effective solution for lathe tooling changeovers.

The system’s short, compact design ensures maximum torque transmission and rigidity, resulting in increased machining accuracy and improved productivity. Additionally, Preci-Flex’s conical and flat face planar interface enables the use of either an adapter or a standard ER collet, and enables collets, end mill holders, expanding collet chucks and shrink-fit tooling to be mounted into a single base holder. 

Available in a range of sizes, the system is said to provide unsurpassed repeatability, with every toolholder offering repeatability within five microns. The system also virtually eliminates machine downtime and enables tooling adapters to be interchanged between fixed and rotary base holders for fast, economical machining.