BIG KAISER’s ATC Alignment Tool ensures long life for tools and holders

Reduces costs by keeping equipment precisely aligned and in optimal working condition.

Ruemlang, Switzerland – December 13, 2018 – BIG KAISER, a global leader in premium high-precision tooling systems and solutions for the metalworking industries, has announced a new ATC Alignment Tool, which can be used to ensure correct alignment between a machine tool spindle and the ATC (automatic tool changer) gripper.

In the event that the machine tool spindle and the ATC gripper are misaligned when a tool holder is loaded into the spindle, the spindle taper can be damaged. Clamping a misaligned tool holder can also lead to increased runout errors and contribute to a shorter lifespan of machine tools, tool holders and cutting tools.

ATCIncorrect positioning often results in damage and excessive wear; the ATC Alignment Tool saves money by ensuring that machine tools, tool holders and cutting tools are properly aligned.

Christian Spicher, Head of Sales and Marketing at BIG KAISER, said, “At BIG KAISER, we believe that the smooth interaction between all components is essential for achieving superior-quality machining results. Therefore, we also offer our customers precise machine testing equipment, which when used regularly for inspection of machine tools, prevents damage and noticeably improves process reliability."

The ATC Alignment Tool consists of three easy-to-use components for checking correct alignment: AL Shank, AL Plug and AL Flange. These three components are supplied in a convenient storage case.

For maximum flexibility, the ATC Alignment Tool is available for BT30, BT40, BT50, DV40 and DV50 cones and is fully-compatible with BIG PLUS spindles. An option for HSK is also available upon request.