BENZ makes high-quality live tools for lathes and machining centers. Durable X-line Crown Gear runs smoother and more quietly, with higher torque and RPMs but less heat in a compact design.

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Tooling Systems for CNC-Lathes
Live Tooling

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Axial Live Tool
Application
Machining O.D.
Features

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Radial Live Tool
Application
Machining I.D.
Features
On Main and/or Sub-Spindle

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Comprehensive
Tooling Solutions
Radial Live Tool
Static Tool
Axial Live Tool

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Live Tool Mounting Options
• Disk Turret – Face Mount
• Main Spindle
• Star Turret – OD Mount
• Main Spindle or Sub-Spindle
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Live Tool Mounting Options
• Star Turret – OD Mount
• Main Spindle | Sub-Spindle
• Disk Turret – Face Mount
• Main Spindle VTL or Inverted
Spindle Applications
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Turret Drive Types
Turret Main Adaption
BMT VDI | DIN 69880

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Drive - Coupler
DIN 1809 DIN 5480
DIN 5482 Coupler
Single Stage
Coupler
Double Stage
BMT with Tang / Flat
Similar to DIN 1809

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Spindles | Tool Holding
Collet Chuck BENZ Solidfix®
HSK Form C Kennametal™ BENZ CAPTOTM
Face Mill
Adaptor
ABS® License
Komet ®
Weldon or
Whistle Notch

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Spindles | Tool Holding
Modular, Quick Change Options
BENZ Solidfix®
BENZ CAPTO™
KM™
HSK-T
Advantages of Modular Outputs:
• Stability
• Flexibility
• Economic Efficiency
• Repeatability
• Fast Replacement of Worn Tools

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Spindles | BENZ Solidfix®
Precision: 0.015 mm
Advantages:
• Very Compact
• Highest Precision
• High System Rigidity
• Very User-Friendly
• High Flexibility
• One-Hand Operation
• Less Than 15 Second
Tool Replacement
Full-Face Contact
90° Rotation
Bayonet
Lock
Self-Centering
by Taper
Contact

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Spindles | BENZ Solidfix®
-Adapter
• Weldon for Parallel Shanks DIN 1835B
• Whistle-Notch for Parallel Shanks DIN
1835 E
• Shrink Fit Chucks
• Softsynchro®
with Internal Coolant
• Collet Chucks 8° Typ ER
• Milling Machine Arbors with Internal Coolant
• Closing Plug
• Test Arbors
• Boring Bar Blanks
BENZ Solidfix Adapters
One BENZ Solidfix Could Replace
the Need for Up to Ten Live Tools
Live or Static
Tools

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Spindle | BENZ CAPTOTM
-Adapter
Live or Static
Tools

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Standard Program Turning Technical
VDI 20 – VDI 50
BMT 45- BMT 85
Standard with ER Collet Chuck
Optional
BENZ Solidfix®
(Modular)
BENZ CAPTO™ (Modular)
Live Tools
Static Tools

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Technical | X-Line
Advantages:
• Excellent Operation – Crown Gear, Long Tool Life
• Extreme Rigidity – Higher Accuracy
• Lubrication Tolerance
• Optimized Gear Ratio of the Spindle
Characteristic Line – High Cutting Performance
• Low Weight – Automatic Tool Change
X-Line Gear Concept
Higher Performance > Higher Efficiency and Productivity

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Technical | Design
Rotary Feedthrough
IC to Max:
• Axial 50 Bar
• Radial 100 Bar
Labyrinth-Sealing
Bearing
Clearance
Spindle Ball
Bearing
Bearing Pre-Load

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Broaching Device “LinA”
Turning and Grooving in One Setting
Advantages:
• Protection of the Z-axis While Simultaneously Reducing Cycle Times
• Reduction of Essential and Auxiliary Operation Time
• Production of a Feather Key Groove in Less Than 2 Seconds
Working Stroke 30.5 mm
Maximum Groove Width 8 – 10 mm
Work on Materials up to a Hardness of 900 N/mm2
Max. Input Speed 1,000 rpm
Max. Feed 0.15 mm/hub
Symmetry ± 0.02
Accuracy IT8

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Adjustable Angle Head
Swivel Head ± 98°
i= 1:0.977
n= 10,000 rpm
T= 4 Nm
Clamping Range
ER11 Collet Chuck (0.5 mm - 7 mm)
Applications
• General Manufacturing to Light Production
• Applications That Need Non-Standard Angles
• Require a Variety of Angles
Available in
VDI or BMT

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Alignment System “ACE”
• Quick Tool Alignment
• Faster Setup Times
• Adjusting with One Screw
• Adjusted Position Permanently / Mechanically Defined
• High Repeatability < 0.01mm (0.0039“)
• Can Be Used from Both Sides
• The Same Width Across Flat on All Components for Handling
• Scale for Optical Alignment Help
• VDI Specific Application

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Double Spindle
with Internal Coolant
Internal Coolant
• max. 80 bar
Ratio
• i = 1:1
Available in VDI or BMT
Revolution
• n = 4,500 rpm
Torque
• t = 50 Nm

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Gear Hobb
• Module to 1.5
• Lubrication
• ±15° Adjustable
• i =1:1
• n = 4,000 rpm
Available in VDI or BMT
• T max.= 30 Nm
• Milling Arbor Collet
• HSK25
• Jaw Coupling

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Specials Turning
Technology
• Angle Mill and Drill Head,
Angular Angle
• Multi-Spindle Head
• Inside Milling Head
• Roller Milling Head

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Specials Turning Technology Multi-Spindle Head, i.e.
with BENZ Solidfix®
Connection
Dramatic Cycle Time Reduction:Dramatic Cycle Time Reduction:
Increase in Productivity Through Simultaneous
Application of Multiple Spindles/Tools
Minimum Spindle
Distance: 10.5 mm
Radial Live Tool with Angle
Different Than 90°
Every Angle Possible

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Specials Turning Technology
Inside Milling Head for Inside Application with
Limited Room to 20 mm Drilling Diameter.

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Contact Us Directly
For Questions
Rapid Turnaround to Minimize Downtime
• BENZ Inc.’s Standard Repair Service
Turnaround is Two Weeks
• Choose Expedite Service to Replace
Worn or Damaged Tools within 72 hours
• Preventive Maintenance Program is
Available to Minimize Unscheduled Downtime
• One-Year Warranty on all Repairs
BENZ Inc.
704.529.5300
www.benztooling.com
8325 J Arrowridge Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273

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For More Information
Regarding BENZ Live Tooling,
Call 704-529-5300