b'Green Means Gomachine is in operation. When its time for a tool change, everything is ready to go in advance. The sister tool can be inserted, and the ma-chine is back up and running within seconds.With a modular quick-change tooling concept that uses a uni-versal system for swapping tools, operators have far more flexibil-ity with machines. This can make it possible to reduce the number of steps needed to machine a compo-nent, or it can help shops stream-line overall toolholding.Through-Coolant DeliveryCoolant delivery is another im-portant consideration when choos-ing a quick-change solution. Ad-vanced systems are designed with lubrication channels built in to the toolholder that deliver lubricant through the turret and holder andSandvik Coromantstraight to the tip of the tool. ThisAbove: Equipped with embedded further speeds up setup times bysensors and Bluetooth connectivity, eliminating the need for unwieldysmart driven toolholders, such as hoses and plumbing that compli- Coromant Capto DTH Plus, capture cate tool setting. It also providesuseful toolholder data to enable more efficient coolant delivery thatpredictive maintenance.can significantly boost tool life and productivity. Left: Systems that offer a full range With advances in quick-changeof solutionsfor turning, boring, design, high-pressure coolant deliv- driven tools and morewith a ery is possible too. Some toolholderuniversal coupling design and designs use high-pressure jets tomodular clamps and adapters let deliver coolant, which not only coolsoperators use quick-change solutions Sandvik Coromantthe cutting tip but helps break chipsinterchangeably on any machine.and improve chip evacuation. These systems additionally improve up-time by reducing the risk of chip jam-ups and bird nests. The high-pres-sure delivery also can contribute to much higher cutting speeds.Predictive Maintenance Coromant Capto DTH Plus usesmonitor the toolholder to get criti-The latest innovations in drivenembedded sensors to gather datacal information.toolholder technology dramati- in real time and transmit via Blue- This data tells the user when it is cally expand the potential benefitstooth to a tablet or computer out- time to send out the quick-change of quick-change solutions. A newside the machine. With these ad- unit for service, enabling a new level generation of driven holders likevances, operators may continuouslyof predictive maintenance that can 26JULY 2023QuickChange.indd 26 6/15/23 12:37 PM'