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Basic Knowledge: What Is the Modular Design? 5
Adapter module Cutting edge module
Extension module 1 Boring head module
Shank module
Straight shank module 2 Micro boring head module
Reduction module 3 Two-edge boring head module
Figure 1-2 Modular boring system (courtesy of Nikken Kosakusho Works).
Additional tool post
Work
Turret
Tool holding block
Base block
Figure 1-3 Modular principle applied to tool layout on turret (by Dietz,
courtesy of Carl Hanser).