Microstop Cages JUNE 2015
Apex Tool Group, your partner for your manual drilling applications. One supplier for the complete solution Cutters MicroStop Cage Manual drill 2
MicroStop Cage Quality, Accurracy,Durability Recoules MicroStop cage range RB 258 RB 256 RB 257 RB 306 RB 307 RB 406 RB 156 RB 206 RB 356 HP 3
MicroStop Cage Quality, Durability,Accuracy Quality Centring cone of the cutter (120 ) for perfect concentricity Ball pivoting spindle to avoid any misalignment Durability Microstop depth secured by locknut with seal Cemented, hardened and ground chrome-nickel steel spindle Accuracy Microstop depth adjustment Tripod for RB 356 HP ensures maximum stability while drilling 4
RB 156 Benefits RB 156: Benefits Different mounting bases available Reduced dimensions for limited access area Mounting Base with Vacuum to be used in Carbon Fiber Centring cone of the cutter (120 ) for perfect concentricity Microstop depth secured by locknut with seal allowing an easy loosening of the locknut without damage the drill cage Small or wide window to better eliminate chips Microstop depth adjustment (1 scale division =.0,025 mm ) RB 156 5
RB 156 Mounting base configuration Tapped Mounting base Offset Mounting base 6
RB 156 Dimensional Drawings 7
RB 206 RB 206: Benefits Different mounting bases available Reduced dimensions for limited access area Mounting Base with Vacuum to be used in Carbon Fiber Centring cone of the cutter (120 ) for perfect concentricity Microstop depth secured by locknut with seal allowing an easy loosening of the locknut without damage the drill cage Small or wide window to better eliminate chips Microstop depth adjustment (1 scale division =.0,025 mm ) RB 206 8
RB 206 Mounting base configuration Mounting base flat bearing Mounting base offset bearing Tapped mounting base Mounting base flat bearing with vacuum Mounting base with vacuum 9
RB 206 Dimensional Drawings 10
RB 256 RB 256: Benefits Different mounting bases available Reduced dimensions for limited access area Mounting Base with Vacuum to be used in Carbon Fiber Ball pivoting spindle to avoid any misalignment Microstop depth secured by locknut with seal allowing an easy loosening of the locknut without damage the drill cage Small or wide window to better eliminate chips Microstop depth adjustment (1 scale division =.0,025 mm ) 11
RB 256 Mounting base configuration Tapped mounted base Tapped Mounted base with vacuum Threaded mounting base with vacuum 12
RB 256 Dimensional Drawings 13
RB 257 /RB 258 RB 257/RB 258: Benefits Different mounting bases available Reduced dimensions for limited access area Mounting Base with Vacuum to be used in Carbon Fiber Ball pivoting spindle to avoid any misalignment ensuring perpendicularity during the operation High precision microstop cage Centring cone of the cutter (120 ) for perfect concentricity Microstop depth secured by locknut with seal allowing an easy loosening of the locknut without damage the drill cage RB 257 RB 258 14
RB 257 Mounting base configuration Threaded + Tapped base Offset base + 3 nylon pins Threaded mounting base with vacuum 15
RB 257 Dimensional Drawings 16
RB 258 Mounting base configuration Mounting base 17
RB 306 RB 306: Benefits Different mounting bases available Designed for cutters with dia > 10 mm Mounting Base with Vacuum to be used in Carbon Fiber Centring cone of the cutter (120 ) for perfect concentricity Microstop depth secured by locknut with seal allowing an easy loosening of the locknut without damage the drill cage Small or wide window to better eliminate chips Microstop depth adjustment (1 scale division = 0,025 mm ) RB 306 18
RB 306 Mounting base configuration Threaded mounting base Threaded mounting base Threaded mounting base with vacuum Threaded mounting base with vacuum 19
RB 306 Dimensional Drawings 20
RB 307 RB 307: Benefits Different mounting bases available Reduced dimensions for limited access area Mounting Base with Vacuum to be used in Carbon Fiber Centring cone of the cutter (120 ) for perfect concentricity Ball pivoting spindle to avoid any misalignment ensuring perpendicularity during the operation High precision microstop cage Microstop depth secured by locknut with seal allowing an easy loosening of the locknut without damage the drill cage RB 307 21
RB 307 Mounting base configuration Threaded + Tapped base Threaded mounting base Offset base + 3 nylon pins Threaded mounting base with vacuum Threaded mounting base with vacuum 22
RB 307 Dimensional Drawings 23
RB 406 Detachable spindle adaptor provides alternative methods for use: With 3 jaw chuck RB 406: Benefits Or mounting direct onto the machine spindle. (this method increases level of concentricity while reducing length and weight of the drill tool assembly) => Better performance and less operator fatigue Microstop depth adjustment (1 scale division = 0,025 mm ) Microstop depth secured by locknut with seal allowing an easy loosening of the locknut without damage the drill cage RB 406 24
RB 406 Mounting base configuration Mounting base Mounting base 25
RB 406 Dimensional Drawings 26
RB 356 HP Detachable spindle adaptor provides alternative methods for use: With 3 jaw chuck RB 356 HP: Benefits Or mounting direct onto the machine spindle. (this method increases level of concentricity while reducing length and weight of the drill tool assembly) => Better performance and less operator fatigue Microstop depth adjustment (1 scale division = 0,025 mm ) Microstop depth secured by locknut with seal allowing an easy loosening of the locknut without damage the drill cage RB 356 HP 21 27
RB 356 HP Mounting base configuration Mounting base flat bearing Threaded mounting base Mounting base flat bearing Tripod + 3 nylon studs 28
Exemples of applications with RB 356 HP Reaming + countersinking application Drilling + countersinking application The tripod is used with cutter RB 022. Positionning of the cutter with pilot into the pilot hole The mounting base is commonly used with strip templates. The tripod ensures maximum stability. Can be used with cutter type RB 018 29
RB 356 HP 21 Dimensional Drawings 30
RB 356 HP 38 Dimensional Drawings 31
RB 356 HP 58 Dimensional Drawings 32
Technical data 33
Cutters for MicroStop Cage Apex Tool group offers 3 type of cutter materials : HSS-E (High Speed Steel) cutters PCD (Poly-Crystaline Diamond) cutters Carbide cutters 34
HSS-E Cutters with Solid Pilot HSS-E Cutter 35
HSS-E Cutters with Inserted Pilot HSS-E Cutter Unique cutter geometry Excellent surface finish Avoid tearing of fibers 36
HSS-E Cutters with Inserted Pilot HSS-E Cutter Unique cutter geometry Excellent surface finish Avoid tearing of fibers 37
PCD Cutters with Inserted Pilot PCD Cutter Better surface finish Less effort for the operator Extented cutter life 38
Carbide Cutters with Pilot insert Carbide Cutter Unique cutter geometry Excellent surface finish Avoid tearing of fibers 39
Carbide Cutters with Pilot insert Carbide Cutter Unique cutter geometry Excellent surface finish Avoid tearing of fibers 40
Drill and Countersink cutter RB 018 Drill and countersink cutter Dilling and countersinking in one operation To be used with RB 356 HP range RB 356 HP 21 RB 356 HP 38 RB 356 HP 58 41
Drill, Ream and Countersink cutter RB 022 Drill, Ream and countersink cutter One shot operation Non cutting rear for a perfect concentricity of the countersink No elongation of the reamed holes To be used with RB 356 HP range RB 356 HP 21 RB 356 HP 38 RB 356 HP 58 42