VDI Live Tooling
Live tooling is driven by the CNC control on lathes while the workpiece remains stationary on the main spindle.
Our live tools are customized for your machine's specific turret assembly. Live tooling will allow you to reduce the operations required to complete a job.
VDI holders have a serrated shaft that is inserted into an opening on the face of the turret. The tool is held in place by a mating part with teeth that is housed inside the turret. When an Allen wrench is used to tighten the locking screw, located on the face of the turret, the mechanism applies clamping pressure that holds the tool securely in place. The holder is kept from twisting by a pin that is located on the mounting surface of the turret.
Some advantages of VDI tooling includes
- One screw to tighten; easy install
- straightness and precision of the tool holder can be adjusted
