Floyd Automatic Tooling now offers the innovative Schwanog interchangeable indexable center drilling system, designed to significantly enhance hole positioning precision and prevent drill drift. The system maintains consistent chamfer quality while delivering superior surface finishes across both prototype and high-volume production applications. Its advanced design ensures repeatable performance with ±0.01mm accuracy during insert changes, achieved through a proprietary insert pocket seating mechanism that provides exceptional clamping stability.
Engineered for Maximum Productivity
The Schwanog system’s quick-change insert technology reduces tool changeover times by 40%, dramatically improving machine utilization rates. Available in point angles ranging from 60 to 140 degrees, the drills accommodate diverse material requirements from soft non-ferrous metals to challenging aerospace alloys like Inconel and titanium. Customizable carbide grades and specialized coatings further optimize performance for specific workpiece materials and operating conditions.
Flexible Configuration Options
Manufacturers can select from multiple tool body lengths and diameters to match their machining requirements, with optional left-hand or right-hand configurations available for enhanced operational flexibility. The system’s modular design allows shops to use a single toolholder for both orientations, reducing inventory costs while maintaining process versatility. For particularly demanding applications, edge preparation can be specified to minimize vibration and chatter during cutting.
Advanced Engineering Features
Key technological advantages include:
- Patented insert clamping mechanism for micron-level repeatability
- Multi-angle point geometry options (60°-140°)
- Interchangeable left/right-hand tool bodies
- Specialized coatings for material-specific optimization
These features combine to deliver what Schwanog describes as unprecedented stability in center drilling operations, particularly beneficial for maintaining positional accuracy in deep-hole applications.
Available Through Floyd Automatic Tooling
The complete Schwanog center drilling system is now available for order through Floyd Automatic Tooling’s distribution network. The product’s combination of precision engineering and operational flexibility makes it particularly valuable for aerospace, automotive, and general machining applications where hole quality and tool life significantly impact overall manufacturing efficiency. Its introduction reinforces Floyd’s position as a provider of advanced cutting solutions for precision metalworking operations.
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