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 ...

Three different insert styles work with each of Iscar's multi-wedge-clamp toolholders. For boring bars, there are two insert types. The wedge pushes inserts against a central pin from the rear, and ...

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 ...