An afterthought to my last post...
Scot is absolutely right about increased tool life and performance gains. Accuracy and finish also improve a lot.
The potential economy of the modular systems is interesting, but for optimal performance when practical, I think a direct shrink fit in one-piece holder is best to minimize inaccuracy and to maximize rigidity. Modular is good, but one-piece still seems optimal to me.
The Haimer shrink machine has one other worthwhile feature. It's programmable heating allows use with the OSG and Teknara holders made by MST. Their stainless steel alloy seems troublesome for other inductive units. That flexibility for all makes of holders helps make it a sound investment. |