Designed for retrofit to Haas VF-Series CAT-40 20 tool machining centers, this modular toolchanger carousel disk, currently purchased by machine shops around the country is made of machined 6061 T6 billet aluminum. This design combats the nagging problems of cracks and warping that lead to carousel failure. The effects of toolholder taper-lock in the spindle are also reduced even after a long cycle. However if the modular disk becomes damaged you only replace the effected segments (also sold here).
Preassembled with roll pins, the 21-piece unit has 1 base and 20 segments.
The "CMI Segmented Tool Disk" greatly reduces costs associated with prolonged/unexpected downtime.
What others have been saying...
"We ran a fixture mount into the tool changer. The sheet metal on the outside had to be removed and straightened but your disk came right back into place."
R.H.
Michigan, April 13, 2009
"We have installed the modified disk and have been using it for a few days now. Everything is working fine. You guys did a great job in designing and machining this part."
H.G.
Pennsylvania, May 12, 2009
"Thank you for taking the time to talk me through changing out my old tool holder disk. The new one is working great."
J.D.
Michigan, July 7, 2009
"Great product! Fit my VF3 with no problems. Shipped same day as ordered."
W.L.
Illinois, October 26, 2009
Our Carousel Disk Is Machined From 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum.
The standard carousel disk is cast aluminum and over time and use the casting will develop small cracks that quickly spread. Once the carousel disk is weakened it is only a matter of time until a failure occurs.
Our Carousel Disk Is Flat
Because our Carousel Disk was machined with the end user in mind we asked our own maintenance person what he would like to see in a carousel disk and he replied, "Can you make it flat?"
The cast carousel disk that we have installed seam to have a warping issue. Our billet carousel takes care of that problem.
Our Carousel Disk Is Tough
Running long cycle times on a cat40 tool holder can sometimes cause taper lock and during a tool change the holder can become stuck in the spindle and rip free from the carousel disk (see photo above). We have found our carousel disk to retain that tool holder even after a rigorously long cycle.
Our Carousel Disk Is Modular
We designed our Carousel Disk to consist of 20 individual forks and 1 main disk. If for some reason our Carousel Disk becomes damaged getting back up and running is fast and easy. With our modular carousel disk you can replace the section you need. If you need just one fork... you can order it!!!
Our Carousel Disk Is Ready To Go
You still have to do the change over work however our 21 piece Carousel Disk will come to you assembled as one unit with roll pins. You just need to re-attach the hardware, install the disk, and you are ready to go.
Specs.
Material:
6061-T6
Fasteners:
40 1/4-20 X 3/4 Flat Head Cap Screws, torque to 120 inch pounds
40 3/16 X 5/8 Steel Alloy Dowel Pins
20 7/32 X 7/8 Slotted Spring pins
This product was added to our catalog on Monday 14 September, 2009.
