This article makes the argument that ball-drive quick-change tapholders, which transfer torque through hardened-steel balls fitted into mating detents, are more reliable than tang-drive units. The technology behind ball-drive tapholders and the design's benefits are explained.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 1997-08-01
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/ball-drive-superiority/
Legacy path: /articles/ball-drive-superiority