Jiaxing, China — Jiaxing XiRay Industrial Technology Co., Ltd. is making important waves in the precision tooling market with its expanding PSC Tool Holder Series, leveraging its expertise in combining PSC’s rigidity with shrink-fit technology to meet surging demand from high-speed and high-precision machining sectors.
The PSC Advantage: Rigidity Meets Shrink-Fit Precision
At the core of XiRay’s PSC offering is the integration of PSC interface compatibility with shrink-fit clamping technology, resulting in a tool-holding system that delivers both repeatability and exceptional stability. According to XiRay, its PSC shrink-fit holders provide uniform 360° clamping force, which helps minimize runout and vibration — essential for high-speed milling, drilling, reaming, and finishing.
Key specifications include:
Tool clamping range: Ø 3 mm to Ø 32 mm (customizable)
Runout accuracy: ≤ 3 µm at 3×D
Speed capability: Up to 40,000 rpm (depending on size)
Optional internal coolant: For effective chip evacuation and cooling.
This makes XiRay’s PSC series particularly suited for sectors demanding ultra-precision and high throughput — such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and mold-making.
Modular and Turning-Ready: Broadening the PSC Portfolio
XiRay isn’t limiting its PSC tool holders to shrink-fit variants. Its product catalog also includes:
PSC one-piece shank holders — designed for maximum simplicity and strength.
PSC holder series for turning mills, including double-sided, 45° radial, axial, and other turning holders.
Modular PSC turning holders, including BMT-PSC driven units.
This modularity gives machine shops and OEMs the flexibility to deploy PSC tooling in a variety of machining contexts, from turning centers to multi-axis milling setups.
Market Trends: Why PSC Is Gaining Ground
XiRay’s recent news updates (on its own site) reflect strong belief in PSC's growing relevance:
PSC vs. HSK – A recent post compares PSC tool holders with HSK, analyzing advantages, market trends, and where PSC is potentially outpacing HSK in precision machining.
PSC Polygon Shanks Set New Standards – XiRay highlights how PSC polygonal shank systems are raising the bar for repeatability and rigidity.
Shrink-Fit & PSC: Market Direction – The company projects growth in shrink-fit PSC tooling, particularly as manufacturing increasingly demands both speed and micron-level accuracy.
These themes align with broader industry shifts: manufacturers are increasingly favoring toolholding systems that reduce downtime, maximize precision, and support high-speed operations.
Applications Driving Adoption: From Automotive to Medical
XiRay points to a wide cross-section of industries using its PSC holders:
Automotive: for high-speed milling and precision part finishing
Electronics & 3C: where tiny, precision components benefit from low runout and tight tolerances
Medical devices: requiring ultra-precise, repeatable toolholding for fine features
Precision parts processing / mold making: where PSC’s rigidity and balance support high-accuracy boring and shaping.
Competitive Landscape & Industry Positioning
While PSC systems are offered by a number of tooling manufacturers, XiRay appears to be differentiating itself through:
High product variety: Over 150,000 different types of tool systems across BMT, VDI, HSK, BT, and PSC.
Vertical integration / core competency: The company claims 100% self-made rate of its core tooling components, indicating tight control over quality and supply chain.
Focus on innovation: By continuing to publish thought-leadership content (e.g., PSC-vs-HSK, shrink-fit trends), XiRay positions itself as not just a manufacturer, but a strategy leader in tooling.
Challenges and Risks
Thermal management: For shrink-fit PSC holders, managing the heating and cooling cycle is critical; misuse can compromise clamping integrity or tool life.
Adoption inertia: Despite advantages, some shops may be hesitant to switch away from more common systems like HSK or CAT, especially in existing setups.
Speed vs strength trade-offs: While XiRay’s PSC holders support very high RPMs, not all machining operations require or can safely use them — balancing speed, torque, and tool life remains a technical challenge.
Outlook: XiRay’s PSC Strategy for 2025–2026
Given its recent news cadence and product investments, XiRay seems poised to lean heavily into PSC tool holders as one of its key growth levers. The trends suggest:
Accelerated R&D to further optimize shrink-fit PSC designs, possibly pushing for even lower runout and higher RPM capability.
Market education & thought leadership around PSC advantages — especially vs. HSK systems — to convert traditional tooling users.
Deeper penetration into advanced manufacturing sectors, particularly those that demand both speed and high precision (e.g., aerospace, high-precision mold-making, medical).
