Two of the largest time sinks in Swiss turning are setups and tool changes. Swiss-type lathes make money thanks to the fast production of high-quality parts in large volumes, and any human ...

Not too long ago tooling options for Swiss-type turning centers were fairly limited. With so much to pack into a small space, there was little room for indexable tooling, and quick-change systems were ...

The modular Jergens Fixture Pro 5-Axis Quick Change System can be mounted to any machine or rotary table, can be integrated with the Ball Lock Quick Change System, and includes various subplates, ...

The compact Eppinger C3, C4 and C5 connection base holders make fast, simple tool changes possible — and require only minimal space within a machine tool, so they can easily handle larger workpieces.

The CL5 quick-change five-axis workholding system consists of three components: a subplate, a riser, and top tooling made up of a vise or a fixture plate. The subplate transforms a T-slot table into a ...