Machine Tool Gauges

TAC Rockford carries a wide variety of gauges for the machine tool industry for both machine builders and end users using both standard and HSK taper machines: runout arbors, tool taper, spindle taper, drawbar clamping force, and others. Most gauges are available from stock.

Contact us for more information on any of the gauges listed below, or if you do not see what you are looking for.

Drawbar Force Gauges

This critical element–the tool clamping force–is often never measured after a machine is put into service.

Drawbar Stroke Verification

Correct drawbar stroke in the spindle is critical to reliable machine operation.

Runout Test Arbors

Spindle runout arbors offer a quick and easy way to verify that a machine spindle is running true after a crash, after a machine has been moved, or periodically as a performance check.

Steep Taper Dimensional Spindle Gauges

Units are available for CAT/DIN/BT tapers in basic contact gauges, dial indicator gauges, as well as air gauges.

HSK Taper Dimensional Spindle Gauges

Units are available for HSK tapers in dial indicator gauges, electronic gauges, and air gauges.

Spindle Balancing Masters

Designed to eliminate any imbalance resulting from tool holders, spindle balancing masters are an indispensable tool for use when checking for spindle imbalance.

Center Height / Master Setting Gauges

To guarantee accurate and repeatable machine accuracy, various other components in the total machining process need to be correctly and accurately positioned.

Tool Changer Alignment Gauges

Tool changer alignment tools from TAC Rockford can help with initial set-up of the tool changer, as well as periodic verification of correct alignment as part of a preventive maintenance program.

Coolant Supply Measuring

Quickly and simply check the filtering efficiency of the coolant system.

Steep Taper Tool Holder Gauges

For inspection of standard CAT, ISO, JIS, DIN, etc. tool tapers. Manufactured per DIN 2080.

HSK Taper Tool Holder Gauges

Using tool holder dimensional gauges, the taper and other key features can be checked for wear, or new holders can be checked as a part of incoming inspection.