Workholding

Vise Offers Constant Reference Point

Unattended Machining Makes Oral Orthotics More Affordable

This shop makes the oral devices that helped the shop owner and members of his family. Unattended machining is the key to making this therapy more accessible.

Expanding The Expanding Mandrel's Usefulness

This expanding mandrel is designed to locate and hold thin-walled parts on the ID to avoid distortion during precision machining.  It can also be used to hold heavy parts with large bores for heavy machining operations.

Vacuum Workholding Method Fits New Machining Strategy

Increased demand for armor plating components led this shop to completely revamp its machining technique. Rather than machining individual workpieces, the shop produces multiple components nested in an aluminum plate. A custom vacuum workholding system plays a significant role in this new strategy.

Applying Creative Workholding Techniques

Not all parts can be fixtured by conventional workholding methods. Here are a few examples of ways that shops secure feisty workpieces for milling and turning operations.

Lathe Chuck For High Speed Machining

Versatile Barfeed For Production Turning

Ball Plunger Fits Into Workpiece At Any Angle

Diaphragm Chuck Operates At High Speeds

Power-Driven Stackers Built For Safety, Maneuverability