Here at F&L Technical Sales, we're excited to introduce an advanced lineup of Tecnicrafts High Precision Collets and Guide Bushings, specifically engineered for Swiss Type CNC Automatic Lathes. This comprehensive range offers unparalleled precision, versatility, and durability to meet the demanding needs of modern manufacturing environments. Tecnicrafts is one of the premiere brands brought to us by Platinum Tooling.

Carbide Lined Guide Bushings: Precision Meets Versatility
Tecnicrafts Carbide Lined Guide Bushings are designed for exceptional performance, available in round, hex, square, or custom profiles to suit diverse machining needs. With Max Land Extended Carbide options available up to 75 mm and special features like Ultra Precision, Extended Nose, and U-line options, these bushings set new standards in machining accuracy and flexibility.

Steel Collets: Unmatched Reliability for Main & Sub Spindles
Tecnicrafts' Steel Collets are crafted to enhance your lathe's efficiency, compatible with both main and sub spindles. Choose from round, hex, square, or custom profiles, with smooth or grooved bores to match your project requirements. Our Steel Collets also come with special options, including Ultra Precision and Extended Nose, in the V-line series, offering superior clamping and precision.

Bar Feeder Collets: Uniform Tension for Optimal Feeding
Designed for seamless integration with bar feeders, Tecnicrafts Bar Feeder Collets are available with external & internal threads or in a pin type style, ensuring uniform tension for consistent feeding and machining accuracy.

ER Collet Chucks: Precision and Durability
​Tecnicrafts ER Collet Chucks, available in both single and double-ended styles, these chucks are distinguished by their exceptional runout tolerance, maintained within a maximum of .005 mm. They conform rigorously to h6 shaft standards, ensuring that each component delivers superior accuracy and extends tool life. Offered in a wide variety of shank types. Customers can choose from round shanks, round shanks with flats, in both single and double ends, available in an extensive range of both metric and inch sizes. Shanks can also be equipped with a back-up screw, providing additional customization options to meet specific operational requirements.

Guide Bush with Extended Carbide Insert: For Long, Accurate Components
The "Max Land" Guide Bushing with an Extended Carbide Insert offers a guiding surface length of up to 70mm and bore diameters ranging from 4 mm to 42 mm. This solution is ideal for components requiring extensive drawing back, such as long thread chasing, ensuring high concentricity and preventing slippage with its extended carbide insert.

Guide Bush - Drawn (Adjustable) Type: Custom Precision for Swiss Type CNC Lathes
Tailored for Swiss type CNC automatic lathes, ​Tecnicrafts Drawn (Adjustable) Type Guide Bushes ensure an excellent bore finish with a surface finish Ra value of 0.4 micron. With standard bore chamfer and customizable solutions, these guide bushes are engineered for optimal flexibility and precision.

Guide Bush with Brass Guide: Enhanced Component Guidance 
Upon request, all ​Tecnicrafts Guide Bushes can be equipped with a Brass Guide, providing superior guidance and support for the job, ensuring smoother operations and enhanced product quality.

Tecnicrafts, is committed to pushing the boundaries of precision machining. Their collets are not just tools; they are the building blocks for achieving peak performance and excellence in your machining processes. Dive into the future of manufacturing with Tecnicrafts' precision solutions—because when it comes to precision, we settle for nothing but the best.

Ready for Precision? Explore the transformative impact of Tecnicrafts High Precision Collets and Guide Bushings on your Swiss Type CNC Automatic Lathes.

​Contact us at F&L Technical Sales Inc. to discover more about how our products can elevate your machining projects to new heights of precision and efficiency.

Russell, MA – F&L Technical Sales, a leading provider of industrial solutions, is excited to announce its recent appointment as the exclusive agent for Hirt-Line, the pioneering manufacturer of "The Original Coolant Hose System" for CNC machine tools. F&L Technical Sales becomes the first agent in North America  to begin development of the supply chain of this product line.

This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in F&L Technical Sales' commitment to delivering top-tier industrial products and solutions in New England.

Hirt-Line, known for its high-quality, stainless steel, high-pressure coolant lines that withstand machine vibration and pressures up to 1500 psi, has chosen F&L Technical Sales to represent its interests due to their outstanding reputation and deep market penetration in the metalcutting sector. This collaboration is set to bring Hirt-Line’s innovative and highly customizable coolant hose systems closer to a broader audience while enhancing CNC machine tool performance.

"The partnership with Hirt-Line aligns perfectly with our mission to offer only the best in class solutions to our clients," said Howie Freedman, of F&L Technical Sales. "Hirt-Line’s dedication to innovation and quality in high pressure coolant system delvierey will complement our range of cutting tool products and services, providing our customer with high pressure coolant delivery for optimizing their machining processes."

Hirt-Line’s coolant hose systems are renowned for their flexibility, durability, and precision. They are designed to be easily adjustable and are capable of handling a variety of machining applications including milling, turning, and grinding. The systems are available in multiple configurations, ensuring that every CNC machinery's cooling needs can be met with precision.

Hirt-Line offers four distinct coolant hose systems, each designed to meet specific machining needs. The Type 0 system (1/8") is ideal for precise adjustments and includes a range of nozzles suitable for detailed work. Type 1 (1/4") supports a broader range of applications with its extensive nozzle options and adapters, handling flow rates up to 170 liters per minute. Type 2 (1/2") enhances machine processes by optimizing flow and stability with a variety of nozzles for different machining tasks. Lastly, Type 3 (3/4") is the most robust, supporting the highest flow rates and offering nozzles and adapters that ensure maximum stability and efficiency in demanding environments. Each system is tailored to deliver exceptional performance and adaptability in coolant management across various CNC machining operations. Most importantly, all 4 system sizes that are mutually compatible!

"We are excited to partner with F&L Technical Sales and confident that their expertise and network will increase our presence in the New England market," stated Tim Young, at Altitude SI LLC, the exclusive North American distributor of Hirt-Line. "Through this partnership, we aim to enhance the operational capabilities of CNC machines, ultimately contributing to greater productivity. longer tool life, redcued cycle time and better surface finishes for our customers."

The partnership is effective immediately, with F&L Technical Sales set to handle inquiries, sales, and support for the entire range of Hirt-Line products.