摘要 |
<p>A tool holder (28) is configured to mount a tool (30) to a rotatable spindle (24) of a high-precision machining center (20). Tool holder (28) includes a body member (38), a sleeve (40) positioned to lie around body member (38) and formed to include an inclined ramp (41), and a collet (42) positioned to lie around body member (38) beneath sleeve (40). Body member (38) moves axially relative to sleeve (40) to bring collet (42) into engagement with inclined ramp (41) of sleeve (40). Collet (42) slides on inclined ramp (41) and flexes radially to engage spindle (24) to stabilize tool holder (28) and tool (30) in spindle (24).</p> |