2 Adjustable overhang length (EZ adjust structure)

For CT sleeves with coolant holes and HP sleeves with positioning function, the overhang length can be set by

moving adjustment pins

Overhang length

Adjustment pin is moveable

Bar end (Slant)

Adjustment pin

3 Minimized deviation of cutting diameter

The adjustment pin prevents the bar from rotating during machining

EZ Bar Competitor

Fixed by screws from above Fixed by screws from above

Adjustment pin prevents bar rotation

Cutting diameter deviation comparison

(internal evaluation)

EZ Bar Competitor A

5 5

Large def lection after

replacing bar four times

0 0 −5 −5

−101st time−101st time
2nd time2nd time
−153rd time−153rd time
4th time4th time
−20−20

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

Cutting time(min) Cutting time(min) Cutting conditions : Vc = 66 m/min, ap = 0.1 mm, f = 0.02 mm/rev, wet (oil), workpiece: tool steel (SK4_JIS)