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Simturn DX Small Part Machining System

1st choice for high precision internal machining from Ø7mm bores

High precision and versatility with the widest range of sizes for internal machining.

★★★★★

Min Bore
Range (mm)

Machining
Accuracy

Insert Clamping Stability

Tool
Life

Vibration
Damping

Material Versatility

Chip
Control

High Feed & Speed Capabilities

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Browse Simturn DX Inserts

Boring
Simturn DX Inserts

For standard & back boring

Grooving
Simturn DX Inserts

For square, radius & face grooving

Threading
Simturn DX Inserts

For metric, UN, TR, ACME, NPT & BSW threads

Copying & Profiling
Simturn DX Inserts

With 47° relief angle

Browse Simturn DX Holders

Standard
Simturn DX Holders

With round shank

Face Grooving
Simturn DX Holders

Optimised design for face grooving

'ME' Style
Simturn DX Holders

Adjustable length with concentric clamping

Advantages

No Compromise

Combines high precision and versatility without compromise

Multi-functional

Inserts available for boring, profiling, threading, chamfering & more

Holder Choice

Steel shank and carbide options along with face grooving and high precision type

High Precision

Ground inserts for high precision machining with exceptional accuracy & surface finish

Features

From 7mm Bores

High precision internal machining system suitable for 7mm bores and above

Through Coolant

Through coolant holders for increased chip flow and longer tool life

For Short & Deep Bores

Excellent performance on applications in short and deep bores

‘ME’ Holders

‘ME’ concentric holders available for the highest precision applications

High Precision Tool Holders

  • Steel or carbide shank
  • Extremely precise insert seating
  • Short to long reach

'ME' Concentric Clamping Tool Holders

  • Adjustable in length for short, medium or long reach with one holder
  • Carbide shank with patented ME clamping system for highest stability and precision
  • Useable lengths from 31-87.5mm (D10 Series) & 42-124mm (D14 Series)

Applications

Precise Internal Machining from 0.3mm

Boring

Boring & Hard Part Turning

Copying & Profiling

Boring

Boring & Chamfering

Chamfering

Back Boring

Grooving

Full Radius Grooving

Pre-Part Off & Chamfering

Threading: Metric ISO Partial Profile

Threading: Metric ISO Full Profile

Threading: Trapezoidal Thread & Partial Profile

Threading: NPT & Partial Profile

Threading: UN & Partial Profile

Threading: UNC / UNF & Full Profile

Threading: Whitworth & Full Profile

Face Grooving

Simturn DX Custom Tools

Our team of experienced engineers work hand in hand with Simtek to provide custom solutions to suit your application. Special inserts can be provided for any Simtek turning system

Application

Material Suitability

Material Excellent Good
P
Steel
H
Hardened Steel
M
Stainless Steel
S
HRSA's
K
Cast Iron
N
Aluminium & Non-Ferrous

Possible Machining Methods

Face Milling

Trochoidal Milling

Side Cutting

Slotting

Circular Interpolation

See the benefits to the Simturn DX system

Unique 'ME' concentric clamping tool holders

Example Cutting Data

Ø12mm, 4 Flute Double Core
Slotting - Titanium (Ti6Al4V)
Ø12mm, 4 Flute Double Core
Slotting - Stainless Steel (316)
Ø12mm, 4 Flute Double Core
Slotting - Alloy Steel (30 HRC)
Ø12mm, 5 Flute Corner Rad
Side Cutting - Stainless Steel (316)
RPM 1459 2255 3185 2175
Feed (mm/min) 390 432 624 685
Vc (m/min) 55 85 120 82
Fz (mm/tooth) 0.067 0.048 0.049 0.063
Depth of Cut (AP) 12 12 12 18
Depth of Cut (AE) 12 12 12 3.6

Downloads

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Cutting Data