We have 13 pages of our 2008 catalog devoted to a wide range of Somma Offset Rotary Broaching tools and holders. With this catalog we want you to "Think Somma" whenever you need broaches! We have both internal and external broach tools, hex and square, and all types of specials, plus the holders to perform your broaching operations. The shank diameters range from 5/8"OD to 1-3/4" O.D. We also now offer, as new standard items, internal and external broach tool holders with metric shank diameters of 16MM, 20MM, 22MM, 25MM, and 32MM. See page 52 of our catalog.
The holders are also available with CAT, VDI, CAPTO, C6, HSK, and Morse Taper Shanks upon request.
Completely new this year are Internal Rotary Broach Tool Holders and broaches for Swiss Machines, Collet Chuck Style Broach Tool Holders, and "Adjustment Free" Internal Broach Tool Holders for CNC machines.
The holders for Swiss Machines are adjustment free with no center indicating required. They are made with a smaller head diameter to eliminate interference and the short head length is also good for limited back work space. The holder comes in various metric and inch shank diameters and they fit most Swiss type and gang machines. We also stock internal hex, square, and six lobed broaches for the Swiss broach holders. See pages 50-61 of our catalog for details.
The Collet Chuck Style Broach Tool Holders shown on page 53 features a "collet chuck style" to accept any shank diameter broach tool within the collet range. This style eliminates the need of centering cutting tool to "spindle" of broaching holder. There are also no screws that can knock the cutting tool off center. We also offer a full range of high precision collets (DIN6499) for these holders.
The Adjustment Free Internal Broach Tool Holder is also new this year. It requires X-Axis machine adjustment only. No centering is required. These are available in a conventional style holder and in a collet chuck style holder. See page 53 of the Somma catalog.
In our continuing efforts to help you reduce machine downtime we have also designed the Somma Broach Centering Fixture which allows the operator to preset the broaching tool to center, off the machine, prior to performing the broaching operation. This unit can be used with internal and external broach tool holders up to a 1" shank diameter where the spindle is lined up with the turret. See page 55 of the Somma catalog for details.
As always, we welcome trial orders on any of our broach tool holders and, even more importantly, we welcome inquires on special custom made broaches to your specifications. We are here to assist you with the information you need to successfully perform your broaching operation. Please call us - or fax us your requirements.
Reminder
Don't forget to ask for your free copy of the Somma catalog 2008, and remember, the Free Somma Polo Shirt Offer is still on!
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