Technical Manual Operations 3. Operations 3.1 Clamping Sequence 1. Initial position: In this position, a tool can be inserted. Technical Manual • The drawbar is actuated to the released position, allowing the locking balls to drop into their pockets on the lockrod. • The tool is inserted into the spindle until its inner face contacts the lockrod. • There is no face or taper contact in this position. Contact Drawbar Force Bump-Off Distance 2. First contact position: In this position, the clamping components make their first contact with the taper of the tool. • The drawbar begins to retract, causing the locking balls to climb out of their pockets and begin traveling onto the lockrod ramps. • As the locking balls rise, they begin to draw the tool into the taper. • Stand-off is the distance between the two gage faces when the two tapers make first contact. This gap is a result of the interference between the two tapers. Gage Line Contact Tail Contact Clamping Force Stand-Off Distance (continued) kennametal.com C9 KMT_KM4X_Catalog_C008_C009_EN.indd 9 L V i KMT KM4X C l C008 C009 EN A 31 2016 9/1/16 5 20 PM2:02 PM