Heule's Back Spot Facing Tools Featured in Aerospace Manufacturing and Design

We're excited to share that HEULE's Back Spot Facing (BSF) tools have been featured online this month by Aerospace Manufacturing and Design! This recognition underscores the innovation and efficiency that HEULE Precision Tools brings to the machining industry, particularly in high-volume back spot facing applications.

Spotlight on BSF Tooling

HEULE's BSF tooling is designed for automated high-volume back spot facing applications without requiring an anti-rotation device, change of spindle direction, or contact mechanism. This makes it a game-changer for CNC machining, offering efficiency and precision for challenging tasks.

Key Features:

• Range of Sizes: The BSF tooling is ideal for counterbores up to 2.3 times the diameter, ranging in size from 6.5mm to 20.5mm (0.256” to 0.807”).
• Activation Methods: It supports three activation methods to suit any machining environment:
  1. Through-spindle coolant with at least 300 psi.
  2. Through-spindle air with at least 60 psi.
  3. Manual version with an easy collar locking/unlocking mechanism.

These features allow the BSF tooling to function seamlessly in CNC machines, providing consistent spot facing and reducing the time and cost associated with turning the workpiece. This capability is particularly valuable for reaching difficult areas like casting flanges and bolt head faces.

Performance and Reliability:

• The BSF tools use a simple swing mechanism combined with one of the three activation methods to deliver optimal cutting performance, resulting in consistent spot facing and fewer scrapped parts.
• The blade expands using centrifugal force when activating the spindle and retracts using coolant pressure, air pressure, or manually. This ensures the blade remains securely housed when not in use.
• The tool can operate both vertically and horizontally, with replaceable carbide-coated blades for extended tool life.
• Designed for optimal chip removal and reliability, the BSF coolant-through tool and blade feature special coolant pipes and chip-guiding geometries to continuously flush the blade window and the blade itself with coolant, keeping the work area clean.

Availability: HEULE's BSF tools are stocked in their Cincinnati area warehouse for immediate shipment, ensuring quick delivery for urgent needs. They are ideal for a variety of applications, including gear housings, yokes, engine casings, and other parts across a wide range of materials.

Visit Us at IMTS 2024

HEULE Precision Tools will feature their BSF tooling at IMTS 2024, in booth #431364. We invite you to visit us and see firsthand the cutting-edge solutions we offer for automated machining processes.

For more details, you can read the full feature here.