Boring bar incorporates damping system

BIG Kaiser has released the Smart Damper boring bar for lathe operations.

A heavyweight, strengthened damping mechanism integrated into the toolholder functions as both a dynamic counter and friction damper. It absorbs vibration and eliminates chatter, helping to achieve better machining accuracy, better surface finishes, and increased metal removal rates, according to the company.

It also is designed with the capability to supply coolant through the body directly to the cutting edge.

The tool features three modular insert holders, optimized for right-hand ID turning with ISO standard inserts at a minimum diameter of Ø1.58 in. Metric bodies are available in Ø32 and 40 mm, with inch versions at Ø1.250 and 1.500 in. The rule of thumb with this system is boring depths are possible at approximately 7xD.

BIG Kaiser * 224-770-2999 * www.us.bigkaiser.com