HSK Tool Holder Library

[Todd Mann from Fastech]

I know Mastercam has a tool holder library of HSK holders But I am not seeing all the holders I an looking for. Does anyone have or know where I can download more holders?

[peon]

I created my own HSK libraries since I'm sure most manufacturers have their own custom sizes and I wouldn't trust an imported library if you are collision checking. Time to get out the caliper and the height gauge and start measuring.

[GoetzInd]

Time to get out the caliper and the height gauge and start measuring.

 

This is such a pita. I wish manufactures would start supplying ACCURATE DXf files.

 

Mike

[peon]

Me too Mike. The data I have from the manufacturer weren't all that accurate on some of the holders. I measured the holders at the time I needed to use them instead of wasting a half day and measuring them all at once. After a couple years, I finally have a damn good and accurate holder database. I still may have to measure one now and then, but I'm just happy we have the ability to visualize these holders against our models.

[Todd Mann from Fastech]

Peon,

Would you be willing to shear your library?

[peon]

William, do you happen to know the manufacturer of your HSK holders?

[Todd Mann from Fastech]

Seco Big Kaiser, and Linex

[peon]

My HSK database only include shrink holders made by MST and a Mill chuck by Nikken. I don't know how that will help you in any way if you don't have those holders on the shop floor. I will be glad to send you a database if you really want it. Do you have the HSK63A or the HSK100A?

[Todd Mann from Fastech]

We have HSK100A! I have found Step files on all the holders we have. Is there a way to save them in the tool holder file?

[peon]

Sweet! But I don't know if there is a way to do that. Someone here may be able to convert that .stp file into an ascii file and import that data, but I have never done it and do not know if it is possible. I believe pro/e can use those .stp files to collision check holders. Send me a PM with your email addy and I'll send over the HSK100A holders if you are still interested.

[gms1]

We have HSK100A! I have found Step files on all the holders we have. Is there a way to save them in the tool holder file?

 

Not that I am aware of. I mostly use kennametal holders and they supply cad models of all their holders. I open up the stp files one at a time, dimension them and then create the holders step by step. Here's to wishing mcam actually supported cad model holders!