Vibration-Dampening Tooling for Large Diameter Work in Oil and Gas Applications

January 18, 2018 Products

With its patented and versatile GL connection, the Steadyline vibration-dampening tooling system from Seco Tools features a polylobe taper-face interface for centering accuracy, 100 percent repeatability and fast tool head exchanges that allow shops to perform both static and rotating operations with the same bar.

Suited for use in oil and gas applications, Steadyline vibration-dampening large diameter turning/boring bars from Seco Tools provide a reliable plug-and-play system for increased productivity in large and deep bore operations. Their patented and versatile GL connection features a polylobe taper-face interface for centering accuracy, 100 percent repeatability and fast tool head exchanges that allow shops to perform both static and rotating operations with the same bar.

Seco Tools, LLC (Troy, MI) has expanded their Steadyline vibration-dampening tooling system to include large diameter turning/boring bars that provide a reliable plug-and-play system for increased productivity in large and deep bore operations. The 2.36 in (60 mm) and 3.15 in (80 mm) diameter sizes are ideal for use in oil and gas applications, as well as general machining of workpieces that require tool overhangs of up to 23.62 in (600 mm) or 31.50 in (800 mm), respectively. Steadyline large diameter turning/boring bars feature a BA connection and incorporate a BA adapter to mount GL50 turning heads. The patented and versatile GL connection features a polylobe taper-face interface for centering accuracy, 100 percent repeatability and fast tool head exchanges.

The GL connection allows shops to perform both static and rotating operations with the same bar. The advanced vibration dampening system of this tooling absorbs vibrations before they spread through the bar. Once a turning bar is set, users can mount and remount tooling heads without having to reset the tool. Steadyline is available in 6xD, 8xD and 10xD bar sizes and in a range of types, including Seco-Capto™ C6, C8 and HSK-T. The system also features compact boring heads with the GL connection, and both the bars and the heads feature coolant supply channels that optimize chip removal.