Workholding

Steady-Rest Fixture Fixes Runout At The Ends

A shop developed this simple solution for turning long shafts that have straightness error. A fixture holds the bowed shaft out-of-round in the steady rest so that the two ends can still turn concentrically.

Vises Facilitate Swift Change-Overs, Reduce Errors

Syron Engineering & Manufacturing is a 28-year-old company specializing in the design and manufacture of tooling and sensors for industrial automation. One of the company's main fields of activity is the development of equipment to transfer sheet metal from one press operation to the next, primarily for automotive stamping.

Face Drivers Cut Change-Over Time

In various applications, mechanical face drivers provide the flexibility to lower cycle times. Capable of being used to turn both small and large parts, they permit heavy and interrupted cuts.

Protection For Lathe Operators

Bar Puller Basics

Bar pullers are cost-effective alternatives to enable automated turning on CNC lathes. This article explains how they work and how shops can benefit from using them.

Lights-Out With A Lighter Commitment

For this integrated flexible pallet cell, the machines and the pallet system came from different suppliers. The shop is not locked into any supplier for adding machining centers later.

Lift Magnet Offers Safe Alternative To Sling And Strap Systems

Cam Drive Allows Quick, Accurate 90-Degree Indexing

A design that combines a roller gear cam and Hirth mechanical-locking coupling allows this indexer to accurately position parts in 90-degree increments.

Chuck And Pallet System For Micro Machining

Positioning Clamp Features Swing Mechanism