Quick Change


Alouette Tool, through our exclusive partners Bimu SA & Ifanger AG, offer quick-change tooling solutions to improve process and cut down-time on your Swiss Turn CNC machines. Whether it be external or internal turning/threading/grooving etc. we have the solution.
Micro Turn I.D. Tooling by Ifanger AG
Ifanger’s Quick Change Micro-Turn system for I.D. Turning, Grooving, Threading, etc.
Key Benefits:
- A V-seat in the tool holder allows for repeatability & accuracy of <0.05 mm
- Easy changing of the cutting tool thanks to clamping from in front
- An absolutely fine grinding rake and chip face and a share cutting edge guarantee fine and clean surface of the workpiece
- Change tool in 5 seconds or less
Click here for Ifanger’s Micro Turn Catalog
Ifanger now has a Quick Change Head (4.00 & 6.00mm Ø) that works with BIMU’s Quick Change Diameter system, allowing for O.D. and I.D. interchangeable tooling heads with the BIMU Quick Change Diameter Holder. Click here to view graphic.
Quick Change Diameter – Modular System by Bimu SA
Modular system of tool holders with cylindrical shaft. Available tool holder diameters of 20mm, 22mm, 25mm, and 3/4”.
Key Benefits:
- Quick Change, without having to remove the tool holder from the drill unit.
- Presetting is possible outside of the machine
- Ultra precise fitting of the interchangeable head
- Rigid fixation
- Available with or without internal coolant
Quick Change Mini and Mini IK – Modular System by Bimu SA
Available tool holders: 10×12, 12×12, and 16×16. Now available with internal coolant (IK)!
Key Benefits:
- Quick change, without having to remove the tool holder from the gang
- Presetting is possible outside of the machine
- Usable with a large choice of inserts, including the ISO line.
- With the IK version, high pressure coolant directly on the cutting edge improving quality of the surface finish and increased life span of the tool.
Click here for Bimu’s Quick Change Mini
Click here for Bimu’s Quick Change Mini IK (Internal Coolant)