Abstract: A spindle extension, especially for drilling and milling operations is desirable to complete many modern die molds or to protect the host machine spindle from undesirable wear. The inventive spindle extension contains its own adjustable length draw bar assembly that works in tandem with the host machine power draw bar that is easily activated to provide quick and secure tool changes. Surrogate and long-reach embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A spindle extension, especially for drilling and milling operations is desirable to complete many modem die molds or to protect the host machine spindle from undesirable wear. The inventive spindle extension contains its own adjustable length draw bar assembly that works in tandem with the host machine power draw bar that is easily activated to provide quick and secure tool changes. Surrogate and long-reach embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A spindle extension, especially for drilling and milling operations is desirable to complete many modern die molds or to protect the host machine spindle from undesirable wear. The inventive spindle extension contains its own pull stud draw bar assembly that works in tandem with the host machine power draw bar that is easily activated to provide quick and secure tool changes. Surrogate and long-reach embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A ball nose end cutting tool having cutting bit inserts which may be quickly and accurately positioned on a tool holder and secured thereto with ease. The present construction permits the cutting bits to be mounted in a substantially end-to-end relationship for cutting to the center of the tool holder thereby reducing the cutting forces at the center. The tool holder has a pair of opposed bit-receiving pockets formed therein that are adapted to hold two identical high-speed cutting bits. Each pocket includes a dovetailed locator edge surface, a planar inner side wall, and an open outside area which permits unrestricted chip flow. The cutting bits are adapted to seat against the dovetailed locator edge surfaces and planar side walls of the two pockets in the tool holder. The planar side walls are oppositely inclined, each being at an approximately 5.degree. negative rake angle to the longitudinal axis of the tool holder, for the purpose of properly positioning the cutting edges of the bits.