For lathes
From long-turning machines to multi-spindles and turning centres — polygon heads, revolver drum heads, and complete kits for the leading global brands.
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30% less setup time. 100% precision. Toolholders by SUHNER
SUHNER toolholders unlock the full potential of your machine — for higher cutting parameters, longer tool life, and stable machining processes.
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PrecisionSUHNER TOOLHOLDERS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
A machine alone does not determine performance.
SUHNER toolholders are engineered application-specifically to raise your machine's performance — for longer tool life, higher cutting parameters, and stable processes.
Since 1914
Over 110 years of Swiss engineering
1,500+ toolholders
For 33+ machine manufacturers
Toolholder in action
Up to +35%
Cutting force
Up to 2×
Tool life
Up to –80%
Setup time
Up to 100 bar
Coolant pressure
- AccuracyDirect impact on dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
- Process stabilityStable under load and at high cutting forces.
- Less vibrationReduces oscillation and tool wear.
- ReliabilityOperational safety across the full lifecycle.
- ProductivityMore output per machine and per hour.
Compatible with leading machine manufacturers
DESIGN IN DETAIL
Anatomy of a SUHNER toolholder
What happens inside decides performance at the cutting edge. Three design details — visible in section view.
3D view1/3
Double-bearing design
Voices of our customers
Trust that has grown over the years.
For more than a decade, partners like Okuma America have worked with SU-matic — because precision, quality, and reliability are measurable.
Customer voice · Okuma America
„I've been working with SU-matic for about 10 years now. We've built a close relationship — they're one of our partners we expect precise products from. We rely on them to deliver on what they promise. And that has always been the case."
Chris Duggan
Okuma · Charlotte · 10 years with SU-matic
„I've been connected with SU-matic for about 15 years and have always had confidence in their products — thanks to the high-quality components they produce that make our machine tools look excellent. We have full trust in everything they do for us."
Rick Kimmins
Okuma America · 15 years with SU-matic
10+ yr
Partnership
15+ yr
Trust
Okuma
America
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Components
SUHNER TOOLHOLDERS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
Precisely matched toolholders for every machine architecture.
Only with the right toolholder does machine performance become a measurable investment — for higher precision and more output per run.
The result
Higher cutting performance
Longer tool life
Stable processes
More output per machine
Our toolholder portfolio
From the simple turning holder to a custom component — three worlds, one philosophy.
For machining centres
Angle heads and multi-spindle heads for vertical and horizontal centres. Drilling, tapping, sawing, milling — one spindle interface, all operations.
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For transfer machines
Top performance in the tightest space — units for rotary-index and multi-spindle automats that recover the missing seconds in cycle time.
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Live · Tsugami
Tool change in seconds.
The SUHNER Quick-Change system on the Tsugami Precision shows how it's done: minimal downtime, maximum machine availability.
- Setup time< 60 sec.
- Repeat accuracyProcess-safe
- Spindle utilisationMaximised
The toolholder is a central interface in the machining process. Its stiffness and stability directly influence the overall result.
Impact on the process
Accuracy & surface
Process stability
Less vibration
Reliability
Productivity
Service & Repair Centre · 4 areas
Downtime costs time — we bring your toolholders back into production.
Maintenance, repair, and full overhaul — for SUHNER products and third-party brands.
Area 01Maintenance & repair
Performance like new — thanks to SUHNER service expertise
Your toolholder is fully disassembled, cleaned, measured, and rebuilt with new bearings, seals, and wear parts — to SUHNER factory specifications.
Area 02Full overhauls
As-new performance to factory spec
Full disassembly, cleaning, measurement, and rebuild of your tools — bearings, seals, and wear parts replaced to factory spec. Like new, at a fraction of the cost of new.
Area 03Also for third-party brands
Service beyond SUHNER
We also maintain and repair toolholders from other manufacturers — including sourcing of bearings, seals, and O-rings. One service partner for your entire machine park.
Area 04Documentation
Fully traceable
Every job is captured automatically: incoming diagnosis, replaced parts, measurement reports, and final inspection. Full cost transparency before order approval — no surprises.
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Talk directly to our engineers
Personal advice from our toolholder specialists — response guaranteed within 24 hours on business days.
«I've been working with SU-matic for about 10 years now. We've built a close relationship — they're one of our partners we expect precise products from. We rely on them to deliver on what they promise. And that has always been the case.»
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Chris Duggan
Partner & long-term customer
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Guaranteed
2,500+ customers
Worldwide
ISO 9001
Certified quality
110+ years
Experience
Non-binding request
What happens next
- We review your toolholder requirements within 24 hours
- A dedicated specialist contacts you with matching products
- You receive a tailored offer with technical specifications — non-binding