Accudyne Products does a lot of short-run production lathe work using high-value materials. Over time, it became clear that traditional bar pullers weren’t practical for this kind of work. Setups were slow, and the short runs didn’t justify the time investment. In many cases, operators had to manually pull the bar after every part, leading to lost production time.
To solve this problem, Accudyne developed the EZ Puller, a self-adjusting bar puller designed to speed up setups, reduce manual work, and improve repeatability. In this blog, we’ll look at how the EZ Puller compares to traditional bar pullers and explain why it’s a better fit for modern lathe operations.
What is the EZ Puller?
The EZ Puller is a self-adjusting bar puller designed for CNC lathes. Unlike traditional bar pullers that require manual adjustments for each job, the EZ bar puller automates bar feeding to enable unattended, continuous machining. It mounts directly into the lathe and works seamlessly with round, square, or hexagonal bar stock without spindle orientation.
With the EZ Puller, setups that used to require hands-on adjustments are simplified to a few software inputs, unlocking streamlined processes and greater efficiency across CNC turning operations.
Advantages of the EZ Puller Over Traditional Bar Pullers
Compared to traditional bar pullers, the EZ Puller offers several key advantages:
Speed & Efficiency
Traditional bar pullers often require repeated mechanical adjustments, especially when switching between materials. The EZ Puller only needs to be installed and aligned once. After that, bar changes are handled digitally—simply adjust the X-axis value in your G-code to accommodate different material sizes.
There’s no need to reconfigure mechanical components or worry about alignment for different bar profiles. Whether you’re using round, hex, or square stock, the EZ Puller adapts automatically, allowing for faster setups and fewer interruptions. This contributes directly to enhanced productivity on the shop floor.
Saved Costs
The EZ Puller is the only bar puller that comes with a two-year limited warranty. Built for durability, it’s designed to perform reliably over hundreds of thousands of cycles while reducing material waste.
There are no gripping fingers to adjust, break, or lose, and coolant is not needed for operation. Its robust design supports a long service life cycle, helping reduce the need for frequent replacements or maintenance.
Firm Grip
The EZ Puller features grippers made from hardened tool steel with a close-pitch buttress thread design to reduce material penetration while delivering a firm hold.
Its low-mar gripper technology maximizes surface contact without damaging bar stock, and it maintains consistent performance across various bar sizes. Whether you’re working with delicate aluminum or tough steel alloys, the EZ Puller delivers a stable, repeatable grip—part after part.
Contact Accudyne Products for EZ Pullers
Accudyne Products developed the EZ Puller to remove the barriers that come with traditional bar pullers: excessive setup time, wasted material, and unpredictable performance. Our system is fast, simple, and built to last.
Explore how the EZ Puller can improve your CNC lathe operations. Shop EZ Pullers or contact us today to learn how it can support your short-run production needs with dependable, high-speed performance.