HWR Workholding Systems Facilitate Process Automation

HWR Workholding USA is highlighting workholding solutions for both turning and milling applications. The booth also features a RoboJob automation cell demonstrating how HWR products can facilitate process automation.

For milling applications, HWR showcases its SolidLine family of zero-point workholding products. SolidGrip MAXX enables users to quickly convert two standard vises into a single large-capacity vise with a maximum clamping range of 800 mm (31.5"), offering a highly secure, cost-effective solution for large-part manufacturers.

Tailored to specific machine makes and models, SolidBolt Flexx simplifies and streamlines the integration of zero-point workholding systems by enabling a zero-point plate to be installed directly to a machine’s table or pallet. It enables fast and easy implementation of vises, risers, chucks, pyramids and other workholding components. SolidBolt Flexx is currently available for the MakIno DA300P, Matsuura MAM72 Series, Mazak Variaxis i-300 AWC and Yasda PX30i.

Visitors to HWR’s booth can also see the company’s SolidPoint mechanical zero-point technology, SolidClick five-axis centering vise for contour clamping, SolidGrip centering vise, SolidStamp stamping unit and SolidClean chip fan.

For turning applications, HWR’s specialized InoLine clamping system includes InoFlex four-jaw chucks that enable each set of jaws to operate independently to achieve secure clamping of round, rectangular and asymmetrical parts.

Also on display is the InoZet pendulum bridges, which are designed to evenly distribute clamping force and eliminate part deformation. Attendees can also see InoTop hybrid clamping jaws, which use external pressure to center delicate parts and then clamp them internally to avoid damaging them.