Small tools X-axis direction Introduction How to use goose-neck holder for swiss tool automatic lathe (Gang type tool post) Goose-neck holder is applicable to automatic lathes whose toolholder does not move to longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction). E Swiss tool automatic lathe (Guide bush system) In case of machining with the conventional toolholder Guide bush Goose-neck Holder is applicable to automatic lathe Bar material that toolholder does not move to longitudinal direction (Workpiece) (Z-axis direction) Z-axis direction Toolholder motion Movement of the workpiece Short distance (Close to guide bush) Problems of machining with the conventional toolholder Case 1 Case 3 Case 4 During multiple passes, During multiple passes, when Bar material deviation from when bar material returns bar material returns into the guide bush disables into guide bush, the burr guide bush, the chips contacts machining. contacts and breaks guide and breaks guide bush. bush. Case 2 The workpiece burr contacts the guide bush and causes dimensional variation. Problems of toolholder Installation Adapter Tool post When using a conventional toolholder 1. Additional space is required for an adapter. 2. Toolholder’s handling is difficult due to limited space. 3. Necessary to buy an adapter. 4. An adapter may interfere with the next tool post. E6