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Coromant Capto integrated multi-task machines
Tooling alternatives for stationary tools
Manually operated Coromant Capto clamping units
Camshaft activated
Screw activated
Centre bolt activated
Shank type clamping units
Square and round shank tools as well as Coromant
Capto units for external and internal operations
Coromant Capto clamping units for DIN 69880 (VDI)
turrets
Angled and straight clamping units for external and
internal operations
Hydraulically operated clamping units
Manual push-button tool changing
Fully automatic tool changing possible
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Conventional turrets
Coromant Capto modular tooling
Fully automatic tool changing possible with Coromant
Capto
Modular quick change tooling for turning
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Coromant Capto system for turning operations
Pioneer of modular quick change tooling
Sandvik Coromant pioneered the development of modular quick
change tooling a large number of machines around the world
are equipped by Coromant. Such installations can involve any-
thing from a few positions on a single lathe to every cutting tool
on all machines in a large workshop.
First universal modular quick-change tooling
system
Coromant Capto is a modular quick change tooling system.
Based on the experience of the Block Tool System for turning
and Varilock for rotating tools, it is designed to be equally effec-
tive in all types of machining. It is the rst truly universal modular
tooling system for all types of machines.
Quick-change
Coromant Capto offers a wide range of advantages:
Shorter downtimes thanks to reduced time for setups.
200 extra productive hours per year is typical in lathes and
turning centres.
Modularity
Coromant Capto tools can easily be built together to form a large
range of combinations. Tool inventory can be reduced and with
it handling and investment costs.
Stability
Increased productivity thanks to maximum stability. For example,
an increase in feed of 0.1 mm/r can give a productivity increase
equal to 250 extra machining hours a year.
Improved surface nish and tool life hence products with a higher
and more consistent quality.
Versatility
The same tools can be used in other machines giving unique
exibility and minimized tool inventory.
The unique tapered polygon
The unique tapered polygon with a ange location face is pre-
tensioned in the clamping unit with a clamping force of several
tons. The resulting joint is extremely strong with regard to both
bending and twisting.
The high precision of the coupling ensures a repeatable accuracy
of 2 m in the x, y and z axes, for one and the same cutting
unit in the same clamping unit.
Accuracy
The need for measuring cuts is all but eliminated thanks to:
the excellent repeatable accuracy of the coupling
pre-measuring of the cutting units.
Elimination of measuring cuts can typically give an increase of
200 productive machining hours a year.
The polygon coupling is self-centring which minimizes run-out
and always gives the insert correct centre height.
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Through tool coolant
Coolant directly to the cutting edge eliminates downtime due to
interruptions for the adjustment of cooling tubes. An effective
and consistent supply of coolant also improves insert life.
The basic clamping principle
The clamping system is based on the interplay between a
segmented expandable bushing in the clamping unit. Lips on
the outer periphery of the segments locked into an inner groove
on the cutting unit and locks the two components together.
On a few types of clamping units, a centre bolt is used instead
of the expandable bushing.
In the unclamped position
With the drawbar in the forward position, the forward ends of
the segmented bushing move towards the centre line of the
coupling. The diameter is reduced and the lips on the outer edge
of the bushings disconnect from the inner groove of the cutting
unit. The drawbar pushes the cutting unit out.
In the clamped position
With the drawbar in the retracted position, the forward ends
of the segmented bushing are forced outwards away from the
centre line of the coupling by the shoulder on the drawbar. The
lips on the outer edge of the bushings lock into the inner groove
of the cutting unit which is pulled into its working position.
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External cutting
units
Extensions/Reductions
Manual and Automatic
clamping units
Anti-vibration
boring bars
Internal cutting
units
Adaptors for turning tools Blanks for
turning tools
Turn-Mill centre
Exchangeable
cutting heads.
General turning General turning
Threading Threading
Parting/Grooving
Coromant Capto
driven toolholders
Multi-task tooling
Shank tools Boring bars
Coromant Capto turning
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The manual clamping units
On manually activated units both drawbars and centre bolt mechanisms are used.
Cam shaft activated drawbar
The movement of the drawbar is generated by a cam acting
from the side of the unit which rotates in a slot in the drawbar.
A hexagon key is used to lock/unlock the cutting head (less than
a half turn is required).
Screw activated drawbar
The movement of the drawbar is controlled by a screw acting from
the rear of the unit.
A hexagon key is used to lock/unlock the cutting head (one
turn is required).
Centre bolt clamping
A rear activated centre bolt is used to clamp/unclamp the cut-
ting head.
A hexagon key is used to lock/unlock the cutting head (six turns
are required.)
Shank type clamping units for conventional
turrets
Round shank units for internal operations:
The 2000 type features
Expandable segmented bushing clamp design.
Screw activated drawbar.
The 3000 type features
Centre bolt design. (Budget version.)
Installation is simple
Both mount in the turret like a standard boring bar.
Shank units for external operations:
Easily adaptable to most machines using 20, 25 or 32 mm
square shank tools.
The 2085 type features
The expandable segmented bushing
Cam shaft activated drawbar.
Installation is simple
Remove the square shank tool and machine wedge.
Slide the Coromant Capto 2085 clamping unit into place
and tighten the wedge.
These tools feature
No special adaptation to tool or turret.
Through tool coolant.
Minimum overhang allowing maximum working envelope.
Same key for clamping external and internal units.
Adjustable shank length (cut off if necessary).
Manual clamping units for special applications
The 2090 type clamping unit is designed for special adapta-
tion to the machine.
Clamping units for DIN 69880 (VDI) turrets
These tools feature:
No special adaptation to tool or turret.
Through tool coolant.
Minimum overhang allowing maximum working envelope.
Same key for clamping external and internal units.
VDI clamping units for external and internal operations
Expandable segmented bushing clamp design.
Quick change 1/2 turn to lock/unlock.
Same length dimension for corresponding angular ltz and
straight l1z units to avoid risk of collision.
Two different l1x dimensions available on angular units.
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