Precision Workholding Delivers Accuracy and Production Capabilities
Holding the workpiece precisely is becoming an integral aspect of the machining process. It's more than presenting the blank to the cutter; it also includes repeatability from blank to blank.
SMW Power Chuck Made for Heavy-Duty Machining
SMW’s HFKS-2G Power Chuck delivers twice the grip force than standard 3-Jaw chucks.
Hainbuch 2-Jaw Module Adapts to Clamp Cubic Parts
The 2-Jaw module delivers small alternative to large centric vice.
Big Kaiser UniLock System Stabilizes Tall Parts
Big Kaiser’s UniLock Stabilizer 50 system can easily adjust to new parts – making machining more efficient and cost-effective.
ERP Can Be More Than Planning
From accounting and order tracking to scheduling and inventory management, this workholding equipment supplier is only beginning to realize the full benefits of its ERP system.
Dillon Fast-Trac Jaw Nuts Reduce Change time
Nuts convert standard chucks into quick-change chucks, reducing jaw change time.
Turning to an Adhesive for Lathe Workholding
Adhesive cured by ultraviolet light is an option for securing parts for machining that could otherwise distort when traditional, mechanical clamping techniques are used.
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MicroCentric Pistol Grip Changing Fixture Offers Fast, Easy Collet Changes
Two models enable efficient changes in spindle machines.
SMW Chuck Clamps Most Workpiece Geometries
Centco4 self-centering and compensating chuck can clamp virtually any type or shape of geometric part.
Garant Xtric Vice Expands by 4 Base Lengths
Garant Xtric centering vice is provided with center jaw, gripper mounting holes and Endutec automation interface.
Sveconek's Workholding System Holds up to 10 Parts in a Vise
Sveconek LLC’s has introduced a high capacity workholding system that holds up to 10 parts in a single-acting machinist vise.
Discovering the Benefits of Collet Chucks
For shops making all types of parts, collet chucks can provide faster change-over, an increased gripping range, high rigidity and reduced maintenance.
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Strengthening Grip
Workholding for milling operations commonly involves vises that clamp with movable jaws. This technology has continued to progress to match the requirements of five-axis workholding.
VIDEO: Bar Puller Assists Untended Operation
Automation can bring speed and consistency to many different manufacturing operations. When it can be added with relatively minimal expense, the move seems even more compelling.
Pallet-Transfer Multi-Spindle Machining Center Defies Classification
Increasingly, new machine tools are being developed that defy existing classification code by virtue of their multi-tasking capabilities.
Automation in High-Mix, Low-Volume Turning Applications
Turning shops are familiar with automation for high-volume work, but the shifting landscape to smaller batch sizes has created new challenges.
Blue Photon's Adhesive Workholding System is Photo-Activated
Blue Photon's workholding grippers are a load-bearing, light-transmitting fixture component that locks the part in place for machining.
Schunk’s Rota NCR-A Six-Jaw Power Lathe Chuck Features Efficient Design
Schunk's power lathe chuck enables maximum roundness
Collets Vs. Chucks
Find the definition, types and advantages of both CNC collets and chucks for workholding as well as the best applications for each, in this article.
Bar Feeder Basics
Some primary factors are often overlooked when considering how to justify the implementation of a bar feeder for turning operations.
Understanding CNC Collet Chucks
Workholding for turning is usually fairly basic: The selection comes down to chucks or collets. This article looks at when to consider the collet chuck and what kind might be best for a given application.
Dillon Extruded Aluminum Full Grip Pie Jaws Eliminate Porosity
Dillon full grip jaws, machined from 6061 extruded aluminum for increased strength, are now available up to 28” in diameter.
