Platinum Tooling enhances turning performance with high-speed increasers!

Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc. is expanding machining capabilities with its range of speed increasers from Heimatec, designed to significantly boost spindle speeds in live-tool lathes and Swiss-type CNC machines. These solutions are increasingly critical as manufacturers move toward smaller, high-precision components that demand higher rpm for optimal cutting performance.

The Heimatec speed increasers are engineered to elevate machine productivity by offering gear ratios of 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4, enabling speeds of up to 48,000 rpm. This capability allows machine shops to achieve superior cutting conditions, particularly when working with micro tools and fine features commonly found in industries such as medical manufacturing, electronics and precision engineering.

A key strength of these speed increasers lies in their versatility. They are available in multiple configurations—including straight, offset, 90-degree and universal adjustable designs—allowing seamless adaptation to a wide range of machining applications. Additionally, options for both external and internal coolant supply enhance tool life and cutting efficiency by improving heat dissipation and chip evacuation.

The systems are compatible with a broad spectrum of machine interfaces, including BMT, VDI and Swiss-type configurations. This ensures easy integration into existing setups across different machine platforms, making them suitable for everything from compact Swiss-type lathes to larger turning centers.

As manufacturing trends continue to shift toward miniaturization and high-volume precision production, the demand for higher spindle speeds has grown significantly. Smaller cutting tools require increased rpm to maintain effective cutting speeds, and speed increasers address this challenge by enabling machines to operate beyond their standard limits without compromising stability or accuracy.

Platinum Tooling maintains inventory for popular machine brands such as Citizen, Tsugami and Star, as well as BMT turret machines including Nakamura, Miyano, DN Solutions and Haas. This availability ensures shorter lead times and faster deployment for manufacturers looking to enhance their machining performance.

From a performance perspective, these speed increasers are built using high-quality components designed for durability and long service life. By improving cutting efficiency and reducing cycle times, they contribute to higher productivity and lower operational costs—key factors for competitive manufacturing environments.

Overall, Platinum Tooling’s range of Heimatec speed increasers provides a practical and effective solution for boosting machining capability. By enabling higher rpm, greater flexibility and improved process efficiency, these tools support manufacturers in meeting the increasing demands of precision, speed and productivity in modern machining operations.