What Is an Arbor?
An arbor is a crucial component widely used in mechanical engineering and manufacturing.
It is attached to the main spindle to hold tools or workpieces. Generally, arbors are divided into two main types: flange arbors and taper shank arbors. Arbors find applications in various processes such as machining, grinding, pressing, and more. For instance, in machining, arbors are used to hold tools like drills or mills to process workpieces. In grinding, they play a significant role in holding abrasive stones or buffs to grind workpieces.
Arbors enable precise and stable holding of tools or workpieces in machining processes, facilitating accurate and intricate operations.