Editorial, News, and Products
Radial Pole Magnetic Chuck for Vertical Turning, Grinding
The system enables faster setup times, while pole extensions enable users to raise the piece from the magnet surface, making the top, inner and outer diameters fully machinable.
SMW Autoblok's Workholding System Removes Obstacles
Eastec 2023: MillTec makes it is easier to carry out complex operations with five-sided access to the part.
Hybrid Quick-Change Collet Chuck Converts to Mandrel
PMTS 2023: SMW Autoblok’s hybrid Comot-AZ quick-change collet chuck quickly changes from a collet chuck to a mandrel in seconds.
SMW Autoblok WPS Mini for Small Workpieces
The 40-mm WPS (Workpiece Positioning System) Mini is well suited for 5-axis machining used for milling, measuring or grinding operations, offering flexibility and speed to reduce setup times.
Quick-Change Collet Chuck Doubles as Mandrel
The hybrid Comot-AZ quick-change collet chuck from SMW Autoblok can be used for OD machining and can be transformed into an expanding mandrel for ID clamping using the EMX series.
Comot-AZ Collet Chuck Accommodates Different Capacities, Uses
Users can change hybrid Comot-AZ from a collet chuck to a mandrel in seconds.
SMW Autoblok Twin Vise Stability Enables Higher Cutting Speeds, Feed Rates
The PTP/PTH compact twin vises are said to feature a high failsafe clamping force up to 60 kN and case-hardened components for high precision and long life.
SMW Autoblok Acquires Tecnomagnete
Tecnomagnete manufactures permanent electromagnetic clamping and lifting systems for holding and lifting parts.
Fully Sealed AcuGrind Air Chuck Designed for Extreme Tolerances During Turning and Grinding
Fully sealed AcuGrind Air Chuck features self-contained actuation and <0.002-mm repeatability.
Precision Machining Technology Review November 2021: Workholding
Production Machining’s workholding showcase includes SMW Autoblok, Forkhardt, Mate Precision Technologies, Norgren, Jergens and Platinum Tooling.
SMW BP Chuck Made for Harsh Machining Environments
The BP features a large through-hole that enables flexibility for virtually any application where a standard chuck is used.
Precision Machining Technology Review May 2021: Workholding
Production Machining’s May Product Showcase includes new workholding equipment from Hainbuch, SMW Autoblok, Schunk, Northfield Precision and Ringspann Corp.
TX Series Pull-Down Chucks Have Constant Clamp Force at Higher Speeds, Feeds
SMW Autoblok’s 3-jaw pull-down chucks are fully sealed, featuring high accuracy and heavy-duty gripping for metal cutting applications.
Workpiece Positioning System Features Simultaneous Actuation
ZeroAct can simultaneously clamp three units in place, thereby giving users tremendous flexibility in machining operations, while also saving time and increasing operator safety.
SMW e-motion Power Chuck Enables Contact-Free Adjustment
Each jaw is independently controlled and monitored by an individual electromechanical drive, which enables many clamping functions — all within one fully automated chuck.
SMW Power Chuck Made for Heavy-Duty Machining
SMW’s HFKS-2G Power Chuck delivers twice the grip force than standard 3-Jaw chucks.
SMW Chuck Clamps Most Workpiece Geometries
Centco4 self-centering and compensating chuck can clamp virtually any type or shape of geometric part.
June 2010 PM News
News from AME, Hardinge, TE-CO, Methods Machining, Nikon Metrology, Star SU, MSC, SMW Autoblok and more.