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Reverse Machining Products
Benefits of Reverse Machining
- Reduce part process time by up to 80% or more
- Eliminate costly secondary operations
- Enhance machine/operator safety by automating manufacturing processes
- Performance is 100% guaranteed
Autofacer tools are able to reach through a hole and machine circular features on the other side, where normally a secondary operation would be required.
A serious concern with reverse machining – making sure the tool opens and closes.
If the tool doesn’t open then the job isn’t done and requires more time to complete. If the tool does not retract this will result in a crash and damage to the tool / machine.
This is the big difference with Steiner: the large range of activation methods and the application engineering team that ensure & guarantee correct performance.
Development of a range of activation methods allows for a correct method to be selected suitable to the machining operation & environment, and ensuring that the tool functions correctly.
Operations: spot face, counterbore, countersink, chamfer, spherical radius, or some combination thereof.
Activation Methods
- Autofacer has a wide range of activation methods available depending upon your specific needs.
- The best-fit activation method largely depends on the machine tool that is being used, along with your production quantities.
- Application Engineers at Steiner Technologies, Inc. will select the appropriate activation method to ensure optimum performance.
- The more demanding the application, the more you will benefit from the speed and automation that the Autofacer provides.
Cone
How it Works
Cone grips the face of the workpiece to open and close the blade (must be a machined surface)
Advantages
Reliable performance on any machine tool, CNC or manual
Cost-effective alternative to high-production tooling
Flywheel
How it Works
Utilizes the inertia generated during rapid spindle acceleration to open and close the blade
Advantages
Ideal for modern CNC machines with rapid acceleration and deceleration
Cost-effective alternative to high-production tooling
Pad or Ring
How it Works
Pads grip the inside diameter of the pilot hole to open and close the blade
Advantages
Ideal for hole sizes greater than 2.25 inches where front (& back) spot facing is required
Very Reliable
Torque Bar
How it Works
Utilizes an anti-rotation device during spindle reversal to open & close the blade
A Torque Bar Driver or an Arrestor-rod is required
Advantages
Perfect for high-production runs that require the maximum degree of reliability
Ideal for transfer lines and CNC machines
Air or Coolant
How it Works
High-pressure coolant drives the blade open
Spring-pressure closes the blade when the coolant is shut off
Advantages
Perfect for high-production runs
Ideal for machines with high-pressure, filtered coolant systems
Bearing Guided
How it Works
A tapered pilot locates on a process bore supporting the tool a full 360 degrees
Adjustable insert cartridge
Available in Torque Bar activated configurations
Advantages
Excellent size control and repeatability
Capable of holding high-precision tolerances of 0.0025mm
Extended Range
How it Works
A rack and pinion gear opens the blade like a jack knife
Available in Torque Bar and Coolant activated configurations
Advantages
Extended spotface-to-hole size ratio (largest in the industry)
Perfect for internal machining in differential gear cases
LIVETOOLS
At Livetools we pride ourselves on having innovative tools that will improve your efficiency and save you time.
We have an excellent team who are going to help get the right product into your hands and on your machines fast.
We keep inventory in stock and in most cases can deliver next day.
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