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BENZ Tooling Angle Heads Metal Processing
BENZ Tooling Angle Heads Metal Processing
BENZ Tooling is dedicated to innovation, precision, and passion in its tooling systems for metal machining, woodworking, and composite material processing. The company aims to simplify production processes and reduce manufacturing costs by focusing on customer needs.
Key Sections
- BENZ Tooling – Your Partner: Provides complete machining solutions across various sectors, emphasizing high performance and precision to optimize production sequences.
- BENZ Angle Heads: Additional modules that enhance machine tool functionality, reduce machining time and costs, and allow access to hard-to-reach areas.
- Angle Head Designs: Includes predefined standard configurations (BENZ Select Line), customizable products, and unique custom-made solutions.
- Features & Options: Discusses system design, modular quick change systems (BENZ Solidfix® and BENZ CAPTO™), and equipment versions like cooling and gearbox lubrication.
- Unique Solutions: Tailored solutions for specific industries such as electric mobility, automotive, aerospace, and wind power.
- Information: Details on BENZ services, product world, and additional resources.
Product Lines
- BENZ Select Line: Offers quick delivery and cost savings with predefined angle heads equipped with quick-change systems.
- Customizable Products: Allows configuration of angle heads using standard components for immediate use.
- Unique Solutions: Custom-made angle heads for specific requirements, ensuring high quality and performance.
Technical Features
- System Design: Includes components like drive taper, torque arm, and output spindle, with options for customization.
- Quick Change Systems: Reduces setup time and costs by allowing quick tool changes with modular systems.
- Cooling Options: Various cooling methods are available to suit different machining needs.
Overview
The document provides detailed information on BENZ tooling solutions, focusing on angle heads and lubrication technologies. It highlights the benefits of Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) and various lubrication methods, including grease and oil mist lubrication, to enhance tool performance and longevity.
Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL)
MQL is emphasized as an efficient and sustainable lubrication solution that reduces lubricant consumption, thereby cutting costs and protecting the environment. It extends tool life and simplifies cleaning and disposal. BENZ angle heads can be equipped with MQL, ensuring optimal flow through specially designed curved pipes and customized interfaces.
Lubrication Technologies
- Grease Lubrication: Standard in all BENZ units, providing long-lasting lubrication, effective load-carrying capacity, and protection against dirt and impurities.
- Oil Mist Lubrication: Produces fine oil droplets for efficient distribution, cooling effect, and suitability for continuous operation and high load volumes. Custom solutions are available for machines lacking oil mist capability.
BENZ i.tag: Digital Nameplate
The BENZ i.tag is a digital nameplate using RFID/NFC technology, allowing users to access product data via smartphone. It offers time-saving access to technical data, documents, and direct contact with the service team, promoting sustainability by reducing paper use.
Product Overview
The document details various angle head designs, including MONO WSX, FORTE WWX, and others, each tailored for specific machining needs. It includes technical specifications such as maximum torque, speed, and compatibility with different spindle types.
Technical Specifications
Technical data for different angle heads and accessories are provided, including dimensions, maximum torque, and speed limits. The document also outlines the availability of starter sets for easy commissioning.
Conclusion
The document serves as a comprehensive guide to BENZ tooling solutions, emphasizing the importance of efficient lubrication and the versatility of their angle head products.
Machining Specifications
This document provides detailed specifications for various machining components, focusing on angle heads and output spindles used in drilling, milling, and tapping operations. Key components include milling arbors, collet chucks, and output spindles, with optional customized torque arms available for specific applications.
Angle Heads
The document describes several types of angle heads, including the DUO WZX and FORTE WWX, each designed for specific machining constraints and tool lengths. These angle heads can be equipped with external cooling (EC), internal cooling (IC), or a combination of both, depending on the application requirements.
Technical Data
Technical data is provided for various configurations, including maximum torque (Mmax), gear ratio (i), and maximum speed (nmax). The document lists specifications for different taper types such as CAT, MAS BT, and SK, along with dimensions for various components like L1, L2, L3, and L4.
Collet Chucks
Details on collet chucks such as ER16A, ER20A, and ER25A are included, specifying their compatibility with different angle heads and output spindles. The document also mentions the availability of technical data for other output spindles upon request.
Cooling Options
Cooling options are highlighted, with external and internal cooling systems available for different angle head models. The document emphasizes the importance of selecting the appropriate cooling method based on the machining environment and tool requirements.
Additional Features
Optional features such as the MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubrication) system and customized torque arms are mentioned, providing flexibility for specific machining needs. The document also references additional information available on specific pages for further details.
Technical Specifications
The document provides detailed technical specifications for various tooling systems, including angle heads, output spindles, and tool fitting dimensions. Key parameters such as maximum torque (Mmax), gear ratios (i), and maximum rotational speed (nmax) are specified for different configurations like HSK, Capto, SK, CAT, and BT tool holders.
Tool Fitting Dimensions
Dimensions for tool fittings are provided, including measurements for L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5, which are critical for ensuring compatibility with different machine setups. The document also includes specifications for collet chucks and other tool holding fixtures.
Machining Specifications
The document outlines machining specifications for various operations such as drilling, milling, and tapping. It highlights the use of angle heads for flexible machining positions and the availability of external and internal cooling options.
Industry Applications
The document discusses the application of BENZ tooling solutions across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, wind power, and electric mobility. It emphasizes the precision and reliability of BENZ products in demanding environments.
Service and Maintenance
BENZ offers comprehensive service solutions, including rapid repair kits, preventive maintenance, and worldwide on-site service. The document stresses the importance of maintaining tooling systems to reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of equipment.
Product Range
The document details the extensive range of BENZ products, including live tools, static tools, angle heads, multi-spindle heads, and high-speed spindles. It highlights the modular approach for customized configurations and the development of special customer-specific tools.
Conclusion
BENZ tooling solutions provide technological advantages across various machining applications, offering high precision, reliability, and flexibility. The document underscores the company's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction through its comprehensive product and service offerings.
General Specifications: The document outlines the specifications for angle heads used in machining tasks, which can be set at any angle between 0° and 120°. It details the types of cooling systems available for these tools, including internal, external, and combination cooling methods, as well as various coolants like water, minimal quantity lubrication (MQL), and air cooling.
Advantages: The angle heads offer time and cost savings, easy handling, and safe operation.
Sectors: The products are applicable in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical, plastics technology, and wind power.
Services: The document explains the weight composition of angle heads, noting that weights are specified for configurations with an HSK-taper, a standard torque arm, and the BENZ Solidfix® output spindle. Deviations for alternative tool holders are provided in tables.
Abbreviations: Common abbreviations used include CAD (computer-aided design), CNC (computerized numerical control), and others related to measurements and specifications.
Legal and Liability Information: The catalog is non-binding and for informational purposes only. It emphasizes that BENZ GmbH Werkzeugsysteme reserves the right to make technical changes and improvements. The document also outlines liability limitations and states that the products are subject to the Product Liability Law.
Trademarks and Copyright: All content is protected by copyright, and reproduction or use of trademarks requires written consent from BENZ GmbH Werkzeugsysteme.
Certifications: The company is certified under ISO 9001:2008 for quality management and ISO 14001:2004 for environmental management.
Catalog excerpts
ANGLE HEADS Tooling technology Metal machining
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At BENZ Tooling our maxim „Innovation. Precision. Passion." is far more than just a marketing formula. Rather, it describes the core goals of our business while also outlining the reasons why we have been able to compete in the market successfully with tool systems for metal machining, woodworking and composite material processing for more than 75 years. Innovations are important to us. But we also recognize that they can be successful only if they precisely meet the needs of our customers. This is why we have maintained a strict focus on our customers for many years. We ensure that our developments...
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BENZ TOOLING – YOUR PARTNER: COMPLETE MACHINING FOR ALL SECTORS ANGLE HEADS FOR YOUR APPLICATION – FROM STANDARD TO CUSTOM-MADE Do you have an application where an angle head is suitable for machining a workpiece? Then you are right to come to BENZ Tooling. Because our goal is to optimize your production sequence. BENZ angle heads help you with the economical complete machining of your workpieces by minimizing the machining time and the number of tool set-ups, thus reducing your production costs. As a partner working with CNC machining, we have many years of experience in manufacturing units...
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BENZ ANGLE HEADS: ADDED VALUE FOR YOUR MACHINE Angle heads are additional modules that extend the functional scope of your machine tool. They are used in the machining process mainly for cyclical applications. A machining step is usually followed by a rest period for the unit. The machining of the workpiece is then continued with a newly inserted tool. All BENZ standard units are specially designed for this. YOUR ADVANTAGES Reduction of machining time / production costs Optimally designed for the machining task BENZ angle heads enable the complete machining of complex workpieces on a machine....
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ANGLE HEAD DESIGNS
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BENZ ANGLE HEADS: UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES BENZ SELECT LINE CUSTOMIZABLE PRODUCTS UNIQUE SOLUTIONS Most popular angle head configurations Adaptable standard angle heads Individual products for your needs PREDEFINED STANDARD page 12
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BENZ SELECT LINE: PREDEFINED ANGLE HEADS QUICK DELIVERY, ATTRACTIVE PRICING AND BENZ SOLIDFIX® Our most popular angle heads MONO WSX and FORTE WWX are available in the BENZ Select Line program. BENZ Select Line products are equipped with our quick-change system BENZ Solidfix®. Your benefits: even more flexibility and further cost savings – all in the well-known BENZ quality. BENZ Select Line products are available as BLP version (BENZ locking pin) and TLP version (tapered locking pin). Including adapter and stop block BENZ SELECT LINE ANGLE HEADS
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CUSTOMIZABLE PRODUCTS: ADAPTABLE ANGLE HEADS „PLUG & PLAY“ WITH CUSTOMIZED STANDARD Would you like to purchase an angle head and start machining immediately? With the modular component system from BENZ Tooling, this is no longer a challenge. Using standard components a wide selection of front heads in various sizes and for the most common output spindles allows you to configure the angle head you need for your machining operation. To ensure that the angle head fits your machine perfectly, we create a customized torque arm – in close cooperation with the machine manufacturer. Thanks to years of...
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UNIQUE SOLUTIONS: CUSTOM-MADE ANGLE HEADS WE LOVE THE CHALLENGE AND THE EXCEPTIONAL Do you need an angle head that does not match the standard parameters? No problem! We develop and produce your angle head made to measure for Custom-made products and highly complex new developments are our strength – prompt, affordable and always in the well-known BENZ quality. − your specific working piece Extreme conditions anywhere in the world: our tried and tested components and systems provide you with limitless possibilities. − your specific working conditions − your specific machine See already realized...
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FEATURES & OPTIONS
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COMPONENT VARIANTS Drive Front head - Design / Size Output spindle 1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 3c 1a Taper - holds angle head in machine - all common tapers available: see p. 21 - ensures the exact angle setting of the taper in relation to torque arm, locking sleeve and locking pin - lock of taper and locking disc - prevents turning of drive and enables precise depositing in tool magazine - the stop block unlocks the angle head - secures angle head against turning during machining by fixing it to the machine spindle - standard torque arm (e.g. BENZ Select Line p. 34) - customized torque arm adapted to...
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AN INVESTMENT WORTH MAKING Beside higher rpms and higher accuracy the reduction of set up and machine downtimes is the main focus in the manufacturing industry. A crucial component is the integration of a modular tool interface. The basic principle and key advantage is that the tool adapters can be preset outside the machine during the machining process. The preset adapters are ready-to-use and can be changed very quickly on the basic unit once needed. As a customer, you enhance the operating times of your machine and save costs at the same time. Thanks to the modular design, only the adapters...
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PERFECTLY FIT: SECURED AND STABLE STOP BLOCK ADDITIONAL SUPPORT Lock and unlock block Optimal machining results The stop block mounted on the machine spindle secures your unit against rotation during machining, enables fast positioning via the torque arm and guarantees high positioning accuracy during manual or automatic tool change. The design is standardised according to ISO 9524. The stop blocks can be adjusted to the machine by the user. In this case, the hole pattern is provided by the user. For this purpose, please observe our latest angle head operating instructions. An additional support...
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Cooling the cutting edge and the coolant itself have a significant impact on the quality of the workpiece, the life of your cutting tool and therefore on your costs. MQL - MINIMUM QUANTITY LUBRICATION Water cooling max. 100 bar Depending on the machine load and specifications, we offer following cooling options. Less lubricants - great benefits Reducing lubricant consumption not only cuts costs, moreover, it protects the environment and improves working conditions. By reducing residues, MQL also helps to extend the service life of tools and eases cleaning and disposal. Essentially, minimum quantity...
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