Spring Collets for HSK & ISO Tool Holders In the wood industry, the vast majority of collet styles in use are ER32, ER40 and SYOZ25 (also called RDO35). Several other (smaller) sizes are common in specialty applications such as CNC aggregate heads or Weeke BHX Hydro clamping system system, but on the most common CNC […]

GDP Tool Holders Run Bi-Directional Did you know that GDP Tool holders can be run bi-directional? Tool holders with a static nut (even those with a “powercoat” finish) cannot run in a left hand rotation and you will need a left hand tool holder if you want to run a tool counter-clockwise tool? In case […]

Proper Use of Drill Bits on CNC Machining Centers The proper use of drill bits on CNC applications is important. Using 10mm shank drill bits (with flat set screw land on the shank)  in a standard collet/tool holder setup can lead to vibration.  This causes poor finish, oval holes and chipping.   When compared to spiral […]

Center Plug for HSK63F, HSK63E & HSK50F Tool Holders Typically, HSK chucks are supplied with a hole through the interior of the cone.  The hole is designed to accommodate a data chip (Balluff Chip) for tool tracking, and can also help aid in the release of the chuck from the motor housing if it comes […]

GDP|GUHDO Tooling for Flip-Flops? A customer recently came to us with an unusual tooling need. He wanted Tooling for Flip-Flops to route out of foam on his CNC machine. We decided an O-Flute solid carbide bit would probably do the trick and sure enough, it worked out well for him as you can see in […]

Precision CNC Tool Holder Options Standard HSK collet chucks are currently the most common in use in the woodworking industry. They are relatively inexpensive, and highly flexible due to the wide range of collet sizes that are available and easy to interchange.   While HSK style collet chucks are a good choice for most applications, the multiple […]

Looking for ETS Style Collets for Your CMS Machine? ETS Style collets for CMS routers are becoming more difficult to find and are very expensive to buy.  We have BT30 and BT35 tool holders for both machine brands that take standard ER collets….a much lower cost collet to replace. These tool holders come with a […]

Clamping Systems Clamping Systems are a decisive link between a tool and the machine spindle. Tool life and attainable work piece quality, but also safety are significantly influenced by clamping systems. Ideally the clamping system should be: of low weight of low imbalance compliant with the norm made of high quality steel Clamping technology assumes […]

Precision Aggregate Heads – Made in Germany Are you struggling with moving your work from one machine to another?  Do you have to re-position the work-piece on your machine?  Is your machine unable to perform specific criteria, which causes you to turn down business?  If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions, continue […]

Precision ThermoTec Heat Shrink Tool Holder The ThermoTec heat shrink chucks are precision balanced to 30,000RPM with a runout tolerance of .003mm (0.00012″) making them great for high torque/high speed machining. In heat shrink chucks,  collets and nuts are not used between the tool shank and tool holder creating a more evenly distributed clamping force […]

Customizable CNC Tooling Package GDP has introduced a CNC tooling starter package, at a substantial cost savings, on highest quality tooling!  This kit includes 8 HSK tool holders (choice of style based on collet style preferred (SYOZ, ER40 or ER32) and  corresponding 8 collets (choice of sizes).  The customer can select 14 solid carbide bits […]