Air Turbine Technology Inc. offers its latest series of Air Turbine Live Tools, including its 822CX and 825CX.
"This series is engineered to increased reliability at governed cutting speeds of 60,000 to 80,000 RPM at a fraction of the cost compared to conventional live tools and spindles," said a company spokesperson. "By automatically adjusting airflow CFM volume to match the cutting load, the patented double turbine-driven mechanism in Air Turbine Live Tools assures consistent high-rated speed during the cutting process and enables 6x to 10x faster production cycles on any lathe."
"This governed mechanism eliminates the challenges posed by nominal high-speed products that drop speed in cut on the toolpath," continued the spokesperson. "The lack of consistent high speed causes tool breakage and sub-optimal or inconsistent finished surface quality. By contrast, Air Turbine Live Tools optimize small tool performance and enhance surface finish while cutting down production time exponentially."
Air Turbine Live Tools direct drive system has just two moving parts and air-cooled precision bearings. The system does not generate heat or burnout like electro-spindles. In continuous 24/7 micro-machining operations, Air Turbine Live Tools stay cool, maintain zero thermal growth, and deliver consistent 2-micron accuracy, the company reported.
Installation is simple. Users can connect dry 90 PSI (6.2 bar) compressed air and activate with an M code or solenoid. "This is unlike traditional technologies with complex hour-long set-ups involving control boxes, wiring, and lubrication," said the spokesperson.
The 822CX and 825CX dimensions fit most holders. Air Turbine Live Tools are operational within moments of being placed into a toolholder. Smaller side air feed units are also available for added flexibility in machines with tight dimensions, such as Cincom and Star.
Everything, including a filter extractor and hose, is included in a case with Air Turbine Live Tools. Ultra Precision ER8 and ER11 UP Rego-Fix ER collet systems are standard on Air Turbine Live Tools, and h7 bodies offer precision.
Rather than changing the speed of the traditional electro-spindle for different cutting tools, the operator of fixed high-speed Air Turbine Live Tools simply adjusts the rate of advance programmed to achieve the desired surface feed per minute for any tool. No lengthy adjustment in a control box is needed.
Air Turbine Live Tools are suited for applications in industries where production pressure, precision, and finish quality are critical, such as electronics, medical, optical, implant, and food production. With its sealed design, this oil-free live tool is designed for cleanrooms, emitting no oil mist that could contaminate parts or the workspace, and remaining unaffected by machine coolant.
"Most notably the 822CX and 825CX at 60,000 RPM and 80,000 RPM change the economics of lathe operations with small tools, combining affordability with material reduction in cost per part produced," said a company spokesperson. "Air Turbine Live Tools also require no maintenance, eliminating downtime, and operate without lubrication and associated costs."
For more information contact:
Air Turbine Technology Inc.
1225 Broken Sound Pkwy. NW, Ste. D
Boca Raton, FL 33487
561-994-0500
ask@airturbinetools.com
www.airturbinetools.com