
Characteristics
tools. Right- or left-hand tooling can be used interchangeably, and cutting tools of machine tool mounting configurations including flange mounts, square, round, can be inverted if required. KM Manual Quick Change clamping units support and VDI shanks. through-the-tool coolant.
The KM-LOC II clamping device is the latest addition to the WIDIA™ KM modular quick-change tooling family. An evolutionary step from the conventional KM manual clamping system, the KM-LOC II employs a cam and a preloaded disc spring pack to provide positive, stop-to-stop locking and unlocking in only 145° of movement. The spring pack supplies the correct clamping force without using a torque wrench, while the cam permits quick and easy clamping/unclamping in less than one half of a turn. The KM-LOC II clamping device is compact to adapt to a wide variety of machine tool mounting configurations including flange mounts, square, round, and VDI shanks. The KM-LOC II is capable of handling through-the-tool coolant pressure of The latest KM-LOC II clamping device offers all of the features and benefits of our 100 bar (1500 psi), and the design permits lubrication of internal components industry-proven KM Modular Quick Change Tooling System and reduces the time without disassembly. The design also enables the external installation of an required for manual tool changes. orientation screw that restricts the cutting tool to a single orientation.
Characteristics Automatic KM clamping systems enable tools to be locked or unlocked with the push of a button by the machine operator or changed automatically by the machine tool. These units also allow tools to be changed quickly and provide a high level of automation at a moderate cost. Operation The pull on the lock rod for the automatic KM clamping unit is provided by disc springs that are an integral part of the clamping unit. Release is accomplished by pushing on the back of the clamping unit with a hydraulic cylinder mounted on the turret assembly. Many machine tool builders design and build the turrets for their machines to be equipped with the KM Automatic Clamping Units.