A Quick Start to best performance in Citizen Sliding Head machines

QSTM holding system is a quick release, secure alternative to conventional wedges and tool holders in the tool post of your Citizen Cincom.

Short toolholder for different insert types Stop for correct diameter setting Spring loaded wedges for clamping

Available in easy to use kits including everything needed to get the most from your machine.

Your best route to trouble free production

Time consuming set up, constant indexing of the insert and repetitive adjustment of tool holders can all add up to reduce your competitive edge. If this sounds familiar, then introducing the QSTM holding system from Sandvik Coromant and Citizen Machinery Co. Ltd could be the best decision you make all year. has many advantages over conventional one piece toolholders:

Ease of use
Can be quickly mounted on Citizen ma-

Reduced downtime
Single screw release of holder for quick

chines
Spring loaded clamping system for quick

and easy tool changes and set ups Insert edge position set up immediately on placement of holder in tool post

extraction of tool holder

No diameter adjustment required - close

repeatability tolerance for insert edge position

The key to Small Part Machining success...

Optimized by Citizen machine model for all your external machining needs, the system

Improved accuracy
Secure insert edge position for better

repeatability

Increase your productivity in minutes

Setting up kits in your machine couldnt be easier, just follow these steps for a quick transition: Remove conventional wedge from tool post Replace with two QS wedges Adjust insert edge position and clamp short holder with the wedge located close to the guide bush Clamp stop with the other wedge in contact with the short holder

Reduce tool change time from 3 minutes ...

Conventional wedge system

... to 1 minute
QSTM holding system

1. Untighten 3 screws, unfasten wedge

2. Take out the holder and index the insert

3. Replace holder, re-tighten screws and reset the diameter

1. Untighten screw, take out holder

2. Index the insert

3. Replace, tighten, produce components

Easy to choose, easy to use

QSTM Holding System kits are optimised for best results by specific Citizen machine. Simply select by machine model, plate code and shank size from the full range of kits available (see our latest catalogue supplement for further details)

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