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).

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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 1Case 1Case 3Case 3Case 4Case 4
During multiple passes, During multiple passes,During multiple passes, when During multiple passes, whenBar material deviation fromBar material deviation from
when bar material returns when bar material returnsbar material returns into bar material returns intothe guide bush disables the guide bush disables
into guide bush, the burr into guide bush, the burrguide bush, the chips contacts guide bush, the chips contactsmachining.machining.

contacts and breaks guide contacts and breaks guide and breaks guide bush.and breaks guide bush. bush.bush. Case 2Case 2 The workpiece burr contacts The workpiece burr contacts

the guide bush and causes the guide bush and causes dimensional variation.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.