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KM-TS™ WIDIA™ Modular Tool Changing
KM-TS is engineered to provide machine tool builders the capability to design a machine around a very rigid and proven system while maintaining full automation. It is the ultimate in flexible tooling systems and is equipped with four holes in the V-groove. The next generation of multifunction mill-turn machines demand flexible and high-tech tooling systems. Previously, the V-groove in the KM system permitted automatic tool changing but without the capability for tool identification chips.
Tool Changing Location Features
- Two horizontally opposed holes in the V-groove for the tool changer and storage in the tool magazine. Within these two holes are counterbored holes that can be used for tool orientation.
- Two vertically oriented holes in the V-groove for tool identification chip and balancing.
Additional New Features
- A standard hardness of 50–54 HRC makes the tool durable enough to withstand the forces generated during high-speed tool changes and enables long-term use.
- Optimal toughness from the taper to the insert pocket seat ensures maximum protection against wear at all contact points and the highest stability under high cutting loads.
- The KM-TS tools have a silver, satin-finished surface that provides durability and long-lasting appearance.
Automatic tool changer configuration
Summary of Benefits
- A proven spindle interface for Daewoo®, Nakamura-Tome™, Takisawa™, and many other builders.
- Full compatibility with KM63™ and WIDIA UT63™ tools and adapters.
- Use with manual and fully automatic tool changing on lathes and modern mill/turn machines.
- Precision-ground tool taper and locating face.
- Optimal coolant supplied directly onto the cutting point, guaranteeing the highest-level of performance.
- For dry machining, the coolant hole can be easily closed with a screw.