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Softsynchro® / Modular Operating instruction edition: 01.04.2025

Softsynchro® / Modular Warnings, symbols In this operating instruction the following symbols are used: Attention Marks special instructions, rules and prohibitions, which are important in order to avoid any damage. Please observe these instructions! Note Marks application instructions and other useful information. Sectional view: Operating instruction edition: 01.04.2025

Softsynchro® / Modular 1 Application range, safety instructions and technical data 1.1 Application range, determined use The collet holders type Softsynchro® / Modular are used on CNC machining centres with synchronous control. They are intended for clamping of taps/cold-forming taps for thread production. The integrated minimal length compensation on tension and compression compensates arising minimal pitch differences between synchronous spindle and tap/cold forming tap which would lead to high thread flank friction forces. An eventual increase of the axial force during the thread producing...

Softsynchro® / Modular1.2 Safety instructions and hints For all works, i.e. putting into operation, production and maintenance, please observe the details given in the operating instructions. All relevant safety regulations as well as local instructions are to be observed when working with the collet holders. Below please find some basic rules: > Please wear gloves during tool change to avoid injury. ► Basically change the tool yourself to avoid the sudden start of the spindle caused by mis-operating. Hold the tool when loosening the tool clamping to avoid it falling down and damaging the tool...

Softsynchro® / Modular1.4 Dimensions and technical data Picture 1: Collet holder Softsynchro® / Modular Table 1: Technical Data of the collet holder type Softsynchro® / Modular Length compensation on compression Length compensation on tension Operating instruction edition: 01.04.2025

Softsynchro® / Modular • Take the collet holder from the packing. • Clean the collet holder with a duster to remove any conservation oil. > Do not use fibrous materials i.e. steel wool. For collet holders with HSK-shank (hollow taper shank) the coolant tube must be mounted prior to putting into operation, see chapter 2.2.1.3, page 9. The collet holders are inserted into the machine manually or - if provided - by the tool exchanger. ► The exchange of the collet holder must not be executed while the machine spindle rotates! Only use tool shanks suitable for the specific machine. ► Make sure the...

Softsynchro® / Modular 2.2.1 Preparation of the collet holder Softsynchro/ Modular 1. Select the correct adjusting screw • • Select the suitable adjusting screw for the clamping diameter When used with MQL: select the suitable adjusting screw for the tool end Adjusting screw Tool with Adjusting screw Tool with with external bevel internal bevel with internal bevel external bevel Note For internal coolant supply with emulsion we recommend the adjusting screw with external bevel. 2. Assembly of the adjusting screw Hexagon wrench Adjusting screw Attention Do not use the Softsynchro®/ Modular without...

Softsynchro® / Modular 3. Assembly of the coolant tube respectively the adapter Assemble the suitable coolant tube depending on the application (IKZ, MQL-1channel, MQL-2-channel, adapter - when HSK-A is used as form C) Note Required tool: Assembly wrench to be chosen according to the shank size. (For the assembly wrench please refer to the EMUGE main catalogue, category accessories) Assembly wrench Coolant Coolant pipe tube or or filling piece adapter The collet holder is now ready for operation. Operating instruction edition: 01.04.2025

Softsynchro® / Modular Re-putting into operation If the collet holder is back into operation as described in chapter 4, page 15, please go through the following steps: - Clean the collet holder with a duster to remove any conservation oil. Note Do not use any aggressive solvents. Do not use fibrous materials i.e. steel wool. - If necessary, prepare the collet holder as described in chapter 2.2, page 7. Sealing disks for clamping nuts 2.4.1 Application The sealing disks are inserted into the clamping nuts for producing threads with internal coolant supply or minimum quantity lubrication. The sealing...

Softsynchro® / Modular 2.5.1 Application The adaptation of the tap/cold-forming tap is executed via collets type ER and/or ER/GB. With collets type ER the tap/cold forming tap is centered and clamped via the shank diameter. With collets type ER/GB the torque - arising during the thread producing operation - is additionally transferred via the square integrated in the collet. Note Owing to the better torque transmission, we recommend the use of collets type ER/GB. The collet sizes for the according collet holders may be taken from table 1, page 6. The clamping diameter is indicated by the tap/cold-forming...

Softsynchro® / Modular 3. Insert tap/cold-forming tap. If collet and tool are provided with a square, the tool must be turned into position in order to be inserted into the square of the collet. 4. Tighten the clamping nut with the appropriate wrench. The tightening torques of the clamping nut may be taken from table 3, page 13. In order to avoid damaging the collet holder it is necessary to support the spindle with the open-ended spanner© when tightening the clamping nut with the wrench©. Tool set see table 2, page 12. As an alternative to the above mentioned wrench the assembly device can be...

Softsynchro® / Modular Table 3: Tightening torques fur clamping nuts Data valid for the use of ER-GB collets. Higher torques may result in the damage of the collet holder. For the setting of the correct tightening torque we recommend the use of a torque wrench with suitable shell-type wrench, see our EMUGE main catalogue, chapter accessories. 1. Remove the clamping nut with wrench. In order to avoid damaging the collet holder it is necessary to support the spindle with the open-ended spanner © when loosening the clamping nut with the wrench. Tool set see table 2, page 12. As an alternative to...