Workholding

Workholding That Holds Off Chatter

Clamping fixtures can be part of the problem when chatter occurs in a high speed machining process. Researchers have now discovered that clamping fixtures can also be part of the solution. A supplier of integrated tooling systems has developed palletized workholding that uses a viscoelastic layer to absorb vibrational energy, thus reducing the tendency for a machining process to cause chatter. The benefits of this technology are improved surface finish, lower cutting forces and longer tool life.

Vise Offers Constant Reference Point

Manual Three-, Four- And Five-Axis Pallet System

Magnetic Clamping System With High Holding Force

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

Ball Plunger Fits Into Workpiece At Any Angle