SCHUNK continues to expand the TRIBOS toolholding family by offering Mini toolholders and SVLextensions. TRIBOSMini toolholders and extensions now have clamping diameters as small as 0.3 mm (0.012”). This means that circuit board tools with straight shanks can be held directly in a holder. With the introduction of the new TRIBOSMini, SCHUNK eliminates the need for many special cutting tools with larger tool shanks, the company said. The clamping principle of TRIBOS Mini is based on the elastic forces ofmaterial to clamp the tool shank. The clamping process can be done within 30 seconds by means of a clamping device, either the manual device SVP-2 or the automatic clamping device SVP-3, together with corresponding reduction inserts. “The run-out accuracy and repeatability is less than 3 microns,” said a company spokesperson. “Due to the rotational symmetric design, a basic counter balance of less than 4 g/mm is guaranteed. Since the TRIBOS system has no moveable components, it ismaintenance free and is designed to offer long tool life.” For more information contact: SCHUNK Inc. 211 Kitty Hawk Drive Morrisville, NC 27560 919-572-2705 info@us.schunk.com www.schunk.com