Toolholder/Spindle Interfaces for CNC Machine Tools

Abstract The paper describes designs and tests of two novel toolholder/spindle interfaces. Interface WSU-1 provides improved axial and radial accuracy, higher stiffness, insensitivity to high rpm, and the potential for being used without keys, while being compatible with standard 7/24 spindles and toolholders. Interface WSU-2 is an inexpensive modification of the standard 7/24 interface with improved axial accuracy and stiffness characteristics. Cutting tests have confirmed the advantages of these interfaces.