Tungaloy Corporation has announced the expansion of its PSC-compatible ‘TungCap’ tooling system with the addition of new clamping units for CNC lathes.
The company will begin nationwide sales of 75 newly developed items designed for both stationary and rotating tool applications. The expanded lineup aims to enhance flexibility and compatibility in CNC lathe operations, offering users improved tooling options across a wider range of machining requirements.
Headquartered in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, and led by President Satoshi Kinoshita, Tungaloy continues to strengthen its portfolio of advanced tooling solutions to meet evolving manufacturing demands.
In fields that demand high-precision and high-efficiency machining ranging from general mechanical processing to automotive parts and aircraft engine components improving productivity and maximizing equipment utilization are critical themes. In particular, reducing machine downtime caused by setup changes and tool exchanges is a common challenge faced by many users. Additionally, when introducing new equipment or quick-change systems, compatibility with existing production lines and smooth commissioning are also required. Against this backdrop, the market strongly demands solutions that combine highly reliable clamping mechanisms with flexible operability.
The PSC-compatible tooling system “TungCap” series adopts a high-rigidity polygon coupling structure that provides very high tip-position accuracy during tool changes, eliminating the need for test cuts after insert replacement as in conventional practice and thereby significantly reducing machine downtime. In addition, an internal lubrication system reliably supplies cutting fluid to the cutting point, enabling high-efficiency machining. With this significant expansion of clamping units compatible with CNC lathes, TungCap series holders and tooling can now be used on machines that have conventional tool posts.
Benefits and Features
Feature 1: Broad compatibility with many machine types
– Compatible with CNC lathes from 31 domestic and international manufacturers, enabling mounting on a wide variety of machines.
– Offers 559 standard-spec items, greatly increasing the freedom of machine selection.
– Easy retrofitting to existing equipment and simple compatibility checks for new installations reduce the cost of adopting the TungCap system.
Feature 2: Design supporting both stationary and rotating tools
– Expansion of both stationary-tool units and rotating-tool units covers a wide range of machining processes.
– Streamlines tool changes and setups, improving shop-floor productivity.
– The high-precision clamping mechanism balances tool rigidity and machining accuracy.
Feature 3: Operational efficiency through high compatibility and standardization
– Ensures compatibility among tools through a unified PSC-interface standard.
– Standardized design makes maintenance and management easier.
– A diverse lineup flexibly meets a wide range of machining requirements.
