At Erix Tool, we take pride in our spotfacing tools, a testament to innovative engineering and unwavering commitment to quality. These automatic back spotfacing tools consist of a spindle and a unique cutter wing that folds neatly into the spindle recess upon entry into the pre-drilled hole. With only one moving part, our design ensures exceptional performance and reliability.
The spindle’s pilot guides the tool into the hole, absorbing cutting forces with precision. Its diameter is slightly smaller than the hole size to allow for smooth insertion and operation. For larger tools above 30mm, wear strips further enhance guidance within the workpiece.
Our spotfacing wings are crafted from high-speed steel (HSS) with an integral cutting edge for smaller sizes. Larger wings feature square ISO SPUN or rectangular ISO/R242 inserts, securely clamped using our Secodex left-hand threaded screws.
Our spotfacing tools are indispensable for precise preparation of surfaces around drilled holes, enabling secure mounting of nuts, bolts, bearings, and components across diverse industries. By creating a flat, parallel face, spotfacing ensures tight fits, proper alignment, and optimal load distribution – key factors for product integrity and performance.
In addition to mounting preparations, spotfacing removes coarse unevenness from drilled holes, eliminating defects that could compromise the final fit.
Spotfacing is a metalworking process used to create a flat surface around a pre-drilled hole opening. This creates an even “face” that allows for tight and precise mounting of various components. Spotfacing is a critical step in many industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, and mechanical engineering.
The main purpose of spotfacing is to prepare the surface around a hole for the mounting of nuts, bolts, bearings or other parts. By creating a flat and parallel surface, it ensures the component sits firmly without being tilted or under stress. This prevents damage and improves performance in the final product.
Another important reason for spotfacing is to remove coarse roughness or unevenness from the drilled hole. These defects can arise during the drilling process and can negatively impact the fit. By spotfacing, such surface defects are eliminated.
Which means that complex front and back spotfacing routines can be carried out in a single machining cycle, or as part of a repeat-process production line, thereby eliminating time-consuming and costly manual processes, such as workpiece turning and tool adjustment. It also has a versatile wing replacement system, making it an even more cost-effective option for automatic chamfering applications.
In addition to vast savings in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as the obvious environmental benefits, eliminating these additional processes ensures 100% consistency between the critical dimensions, and significantly reduces the risk of mechanical failure or human error.
Feel free to contact Erix Tool for advice on spotfacing tools and accessories perfectly suited for your applications. With the right equipment and preparations, spotfacing will be efficient and high-quality.
Eliminating manual processes ensures 100% consistency between the critical dimensions.
Complex front and back spotfacing routines can be carried out in a single machining cycle, resulting in vast savings.
Its versatile wing replacement system makes it a cost-effective option for automatic back spotfacing applications.
The Erix cutting tool’s solid dependability is ideal for situations where downtime is unacceptable.
The Erix Tool is available through a large network of authorised
distributors and agents around the world
Please refer to our catalogues* for full information about capacities, dimensions, combinations, materials and standard part details.
* Available in both metric (mm) and imperial (inches) measurements.
Back spotfacing tip:
Use Coolant Through whenever possible. It has several advantages: it breaks up and removes chips, it keeps spindles and wings cool and it prevents workpiece surfaces from hardening.