Tooling

Workholding 10 Dec 2021

SMW Autoblok Acquires Tecnomagnete

Tecnomagnete is said to have invented the use of permanent magnetic systems for component clamping, plastic injection molding, stamping and lifting.

Turning Tools 9 Dec 2021

New Kennametal Turning System Has Eight Cutting Edges Per Insert

Kennametal’s Fix8 turning system is said to increase productivity of heavy-duty turning operations while providing the lowest cost per edge and reducing cutting forces up to 15%.

Holemaking 1 Dec 2021

High-Pressure Coolant System Reduces Cycle Time More Than 6 Hours

A suite of systems from LNS has enabled Velco Tool & Die to reduce cycle times and increase its throughput.

Additive Manufacturing 29 Nov 2021

3D Printing Lightweights Large Cutting Tools

Larger parts require larger, heavier cutting tools. 3D printing enables Star SU Neher to produce lightweight large tool bodies and add features that improve tool life and performance.

Workholding 19 Nov 2021

Quick Fixture Changing System for Heavy-Duty Machining

IMAO Fixtureworks' Flex Zero clamping system reduces downtime during fixture changes. It is designed for quick change of pallets, workpieces and vises in five-axis and vertical machining centers, and the strong clamping forces enable heavy-duty machining.

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Workholding 18 Nov 2021

Schunk's Automated Vise Offers Chip-Repellent Design

The Tandem PGS3’s compact design and square shape optimizes accessibility and enables a stroke of 6 mm per jaw. With a clamping force of 4,500 N and a repeat accuracy of 0.02 mm, the vise is said to be suitable for basic applications in aluminum and plastics machining.

Toolholders 15 Nov 2021

SMW Autoblok Releases Quick-Change Power Chuck

SMW Autoblok claims the KNCS-2G enables users to change jaws in under one minute, reducing downtime during changeovers.

Five-Axis 15 Nov 2021

Okuma Launches New Double-Column Machining Center

Okuma’s MCR-BV is capable of five-axis contouring and five-sided heavy milling applications. The company says these heavy-duty applications are made possible through the machine’s powerful integral motor and spindle, as well as an expanded work envelope.

Workholding 12 Nov 2021

Schunk's New Chuck Jaw Clamps a Range of Geometries

Schunk’s Rota-M Flex 2+2 chuck jaw is designed to provide increased flexibility for clampable workpiece geometries and a variety of possible applications.

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