It is quite usual that we find features like internal and external keyways, hexagons or torx in our drawings. Sometimes these are done in a separate operation in a standaloneÂbroaching machine or they are simply subcontracted. Anyhow, in some cases, there is tooling that allows you to perform these operations in your CMZ lathe.
Broaching operations can be done in different ways, mainly depending on the type of tool and toolholder used:
Broaching can be done in all CMZ series. Depending on the size of the feature and the tolerances required Y axis may be required and if a slotting toolholder is used live tooling is compulsory.
 For further information you can download our Broaching technical document.
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