Tooling
Bar Feeder Offers Increased Flexibility
The latest, redesigned version of the Express 332 bar feeder combines elements of the Sprint and Express series to offer improved rigidity and flexibility, the company says.
Read MoreHorizontal Boring Mill Designed for Large Components
The Spirit 200 horizontal boring mill is designed for machining large components for the energy industry as well as for shop jobs.
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Shop Taps into Versatility, Time and Cost Savings
Standardizing on one, general-purpose tap for its diverse mix of jobs has helped this shop reduce inventory, costs and downtime.
Read MoreDoing More with a Live-Tool Lathe
A CNC lathe with live-tool capability can save time by milling and turning a part in the same setup.
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Automatic Magazine Bar Feeder Loads Short Bars
The Quick Load Servo 80 S2 automatic magazine loader accommodates bar lengths ranging from 14" to 63" (not to exceed the spindle length) and diameters ranging from 1/4" to 3 1/8" (6 to 80 mm).
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Care and Maintenance of Toolholders
Worn or damaged toolholders can reduce tool life, degrade workpiece surface finish or harm the machine tool spindle. A downloadable guide from Techniks explains what operators should look for when evaluating the condition of a collet and nut-style toolholder.
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Steel Chucks Feature Increased Strength, Wear
Royal Machine says its steel-bodied, manual VTL chucks offer increased strength and wear resistance compared to cast iron models.
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Lighted Work Stop Ensures Proper Workpiece Placement
Designed to give machine operators a clear indicator that a workpiece is in place, R&R Tool’s Lightnin Rod is a lighted work stop that detects movement of less than 0.0005".
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Workholding Products Designed for Heavy-Duty Clamping
Designed for larger, heavier workpieces requiring robust locating and clamping hardware, Stevens’ powerful workholding system uses 0.750" to 10" fasteners and 0.750"-diameter locating hardware instead of the standard 0.500" to 13" and 0.500"-diameter holding and locating elements.
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Collet Closers Use Quick-Change, Vulcanized Collets
Lexair’s Flex-Grip stationary collet closers use quick-change, vulcanized collet heads and are hydraulically actuated with pressure-to-open, pressure-to-close (no springs) while holding the collet and part in a fixed position.
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