Tooling
Electro-Permanent Magnetic Clamping System
Magnos magnetic clamping technology can be used in conjunction with the Unilock quick-change pallet system to increase flexibility and to reduce setup times and cost. According to the company, magnetic workholding provides high holding forces and allows the spindle to access five sides of a part. Pole extensions that act as workpiece supports allow the user to position different workpieces rapidly and precisely, the company says, which improves the productivity of the machine.
Read MoreMini Boring Bars Create Tiny Holes
The company’s solid carbide mini-boring bars feature diameters ranging from 0. 015" to 0. 045", and they are fluted to retain maximum strength.
Read MoreModular Fixtures Increase Productivity
The company says its modular fixtures make CMM and vision systems more productive. According to the company, setups for inspection routines are easy using components that are simple to use and can be quickly rearranged. Regardless of size, shape or material, the fixture system holds virtually any part.
Read MoreFront-Actuated Through-Hole Air Chucks
The FA series of chucks features a stationary air distributor ring, incorporating special profile seals and locking check valves to maintain air pressure while the chuck is rotating. Standard repeating accuracy is 0. 0001" (0.
Read MoreExtensive Line Of Carbide Drills
The company says its carbide drills are manufactured locally to supply the U. S. metalworking market with reliable, quality tools.
Read MoreFour-Axis CNC Drill Sharpener
According to the company, the XPS-16 CNC drill sharpener can reproduce complex, high-tech points found on premium HSS and carbide drills. This sharpener is designed for shops that require precision, simplicity and productivity, the company says. A collet chuck version of the auto sharpener is available.
Read MoreTilt/Rotary Table Delivers Five-Axis Machining
The GSI CNCT-321 tilt/rotary table is designed to add four- and five-axis productivity at a minimal cost. The table allows manufacturers to machine as many as five sides of a part while minimizing second and third operations and setups. The table also provides excellent clamping torque and indexing accuracy, the company says.
Read MoreSolid Carbide Thread Mill Series
The Shur-Thread series of solid carbide thread mills is now available with an internal coolant supply that is designed to eliminate waste and improve chip evacuation. The series is said to combine cutting-edge design elements with state-of-the-art grinding techniques for enhanced performance, versatility, reliability and ease of use. Featuring premium micro-grain carbide and TiCN coating for long tool life, the thread mills are engineered with multiple spiral flutes to eliminate chatter.
Read MoreModular Fixturing For Welding
Wolverine clamps, which are specifically designed to fit the company’s modular fixturing tables, are suited for production and high volumes of work. The Wolverine clamp provides 2,100 lbs. of clamping force compared with a traditional toggle clamp that supports 300 lbs of force, the company says.
Read MoreHigh Speed, High Productivity Rotary Tables
The RNA-S, RBA-S and RBA-K, S series rotary tables have an indexing speed ranging to 88. 9 rpm. These high speed rotary tables are said to increase productivity not only by decreasing cycle times, but also by enabling smoother surface finishes, thereby reducing secondary machining requirements.
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