T.M. Smith Tool International Corp. manufactures ISO 10 collet-style toolholders for high-speed micromachining applications. According to T.M. Smith, the small holders, collet nuts and draw studs are balanced for operating speeds up 36,000 rpm. The holders’ accommodate industry-standard ER-11 collets.
T.M. Smith's new ISO 10 collet holder is shown below (right), next to a CAT 50 holder.
Last edited by dnelson@jwr.com : 10-24-2008 at 12:42 PM.
Looks like an interesting little tool. I wonder what machine uses ISO 10? I know that the Haas Office Mill uses ISO 20, but haven't seen an ISO 10 application...