Sandvik Coromant Threading - Manual (Page 55)

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3. Products - thread turning
QS
 holding system for sliding head machines
– external threading
The QS holding system fi ts in the sliding head machine tool post
to provide a quick-changing alternative to conventional gang tool
racks. Tool holders are available for threading, turning and parting
and grooving.
• Saves time compared to conventional tool post systems
• Reduces tool indexing time from 3 minutes to 1 minute
• Exact tool position guaranteed with every set-up
The system of stops, wedges and short tool holders is compat-
ible with Citizen, Star, Tsugami, Nexturn and Tornos sliding head
machines
Quicker tool changes and higher precision are the primary benefi ts
of this system, which offers CoroThread size 16 inserts.
CoroThread 266 short holders with size 16 inserts are available in
size 10, 12, and 16 shanks (3/8, 1/2 and 5/8 inch).