Tooling
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Big Kaiser Introduces Heavy-Duty Dial Indicator Stands
The company says the new stands have 220-lb-capacity (100-kg-capacity) magnets, rotate 360 degrees and can use DGH 3 or 4 adaptors.
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Tungaloy Adds Wear-Resistant Insert Grade to Gun Drill
Tungaloy’s DeepTri-Drill reportedly enables increased penetration rate over conventional brazed gun drills, boosting productivity and application security during deep hole drilling applications.
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J.W. Winco's Locking Joints Enable Precise Adjustments
The core of J.W. Winco’s locking joints are the locking plates with their precisely aligned serrations, as well as their adjustment based on positive and nonpositive connections.
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End Mill and Collet Combo Cuts High-Speed Machining Costs 62%
Switching to Emuge-Franken helped precision production machine shop SB Dezigns save 62% in costs on a popular automotive part while lowering cycle times.
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Arboga Partners with Palmgren to Deliver Drill Gear Drive
Arboga’s drill gear drive transmission reportedly delivers full power at any speed, driving the cutting tools at nearly 100% of the available motor horsepower.
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