Sandvik Coromant, a global leader in cutting tools and tooling systems, has introduced an expanded line-up of its next-generation Silent Tools turning adaptors. Additional sizes and configurations have been added, including adaptors with Coromant Capto coupling and HSK-T coupling. Furthermore, this innovative vibration-damping technology is now available for quick and easy customisation with Tailor Made.
Sandvik Coromant’s global product manager Åke Axner said: “These upgraded adaptors are designed for safer, faster and more productive internal turning at long overhangs. By adding Tailor Made to the offer, we meet customer demands and specific tool requirements, enabling optimised cutting processes.”
For nearly five decades, Sandvik Coromant has been at the forefront of innovation in vibration-damping technology. Its upgraded Silent Tools turning adaptors offer customisable tools with superior vibration control. Sandvik Coromant now adds 75 Coromant Capto adaptors (32–100mm diameter) and six HSK-T adaptors (32–60mm diameter) to the existing assortment.
The advanced damping mechanism efficiently counters vibration forces, ensuring safer machining at long overhangs and reduces the risk of interruptions and incidents. Mr Axner explained: “In the past, the damper body required manual operation to fine-tune it to the desired frequency range. However, with the introduction of the second generation of Silent Tools, this process has been automated with the damper body being precisely assembled and calibrated to the optimal frequency range by a machine.”
Ensuring significantly more consistent performance across different length-to-diameter ratios, the damping mechanism translates into increased machining repeatability and reliability. The next-generation technology of Silent Tools turning adaptors addresses key industry challenges, including increasing metal removal rates, improving surface finishes, enhancing process security and reducing production costs. By minimising disruptions during internal turning operations, Silent Tools lowers the cost per part, making businesses more profitable and competitive.
The updated range of Silent Tools turning adaptors now consists of 187 tools in total, including cylindrical, Coromant Capto and HSK-T adaptors. These tools are ideal for general internal turning, parting and grooving, and threading in various industry sectors, including aerospace, power generation, oil and gas, general engineering and machine tool manufacture.