Today, the demand for PSC polygonal tooling has increased due to a combination of tighter tolerances in parts, greater complexity of parts, and the creation of machines that can perform multiple operations (i.e. turning and milling in one machine).  Typically, all of these situations require the use of advanced machines and tooling. Therefore, manufacturers face many challenges that they must address to fully leverage the benefits that advanced machining technology offers. The PSC (Polygonal Shank Coupling) polygonal tooling system can help overcome challenges including:

• Tool Change Time: PSC polygonal tooling system allows for faster tool changes, reducing downtime and increasing overall machining efficiency.
• Tool Rigidity: Maintaining tool rigidity is crucial for precision machining. PSC polygonal toolholders offer excellent rigidity, resulting in improved machining accuracy and surface finish.
• Tool Versatility: Manufacturers often need to use various cutting tools for different machining operations. PSC polygonal tooling system has the ability to accommodate a wide range of tools – making it a versatile solution.
• Repeatability: PSC polygonal tooling system ensures consistent tool positioning, reducing the likelihood of errors and scrap in production.
• Compatibility: PSC polygonal tooling system addresses the specific needs of advanced modern manufacturing processes with machining centers and multi-axis machines.
• Cost Efficiency: The reduced tool change times and increased productivity can lead to cost savings in the long run – think total cost of ownership.
• Complex Machining Operations: For intricate and complex machining tasks, where precision and tool positioning are critical, PSC polygonal tooling system is a solution to meet these demands.

PSC Polygonal Tooling System Offers Increased Stability & Versatility

Take your machining up to the next level to improve efficiency and quality in the manufacturing process with the PSC polygonal tooling system - offering increased stability and versatility in machining.

Per ISO 26623, the PSC interface features a unique tapered polygon that is a main element in torque transmitting, centering, and clamping. With double contact on both face and taper, as well as great cross-sectional strength, this interface is unrivaled in terms of high clamping force and bending stiffness.

The combination of these excellent properties give the PSC interface a clear advantage over HSK and 7/24 tapers with approximately 2x better bending and torsional characteristics. This translates into greater process stability, higher productivity, and lower costs.

Key benefits of using PSC turning tools include:

• Reduced setup and tool change time - maximum utilization of the machine
• Increased stability and versatility - in vertical lathes, multi-tasking machining centers and machining centers with turning possibilities
• Ultimate repeatability - allowing online tool presetting
• Reduced tool inventory and storage space in workshop - due to universal interface for both turning and milling
• Self-centering system provides high precision and repeatability
• Quick change, monobloc system without additional interfaces

PSC Turning Toolholders – Solution for Maximizing Process Efficiency

Used in both standard turning centers and hybrid mill-turn machines, PSC turning toolholders enable a fast tool change solution resulting in reduced downtime and increased productivity without compromising on stability and rigidity. Additionally, direct high pressure coolant nozzles increase tool life with higher feeds and speeds.

More time making chips and less time in unwanted stops makes an investment in PSC Polygonal taper toolholders an ideal choice with fast ROI.

Key attributes of PSC polygonal toolholders include:

• Extremely stable and rigid connection between tool and the machine
• High torque and bending forces transmission due to simultaneous tapered polygon and face contact with machine spindle
• Self-centering ability due to unique design
• Internal coolant supply, directly to the tool tip
• Best solution for all processes - both in turning and milling
• Modular design for flexible tooling
• Standardized interface as per ISO 26623
• 6 sizes, flange diameters 32-40-50-63-80-100 mm (sizes C3-C4-C5-C6-C8-C10)

Driven & Static Tools Best Paired with Short PSC Polygonal Toolholders

Quick-change PSC adapters have exactly the same ISO 26223-1 taper as normal PSC adapters key with one difference – the absence of the gripper groove for automatic tool change (ATC). As a result, tool length is reduced which helps achieve a stable process and therefore higher quality parts and more efficient machining.

Key benefits of short adapters include:

• Allows for larger cutting tool envelope
• Greater cutting stability
• Extends tool life and accuracy due to reduced tool projection
• Increases surface finish
• Decreases load on driven toolholder bearings
• Reduces setup and tool change time

High Precision Manufacturing of ISO 26623-1 Toolholders

In order to help ensure the highest levels of quality, precision, and compatibility, we manufacture ISO 26623-1 toolholders using industry standard special manufacturing equipment, gaging, procedures, and inspection.

• Laboratory quality certified inspection equipment
• Inspection protocols 
• State-of-the-art manufacturing equipment
• ISO 9001 certified company
• AUKOM certified quality inspectors
• ISO 26623-1 compliant