Workholding
Magazine Bar Feeder Enables Unattended Operation
Edge Technologies introduces its Commander 8-80 magazine bar feeder, which enables unattended operation with its large magazine capacity.
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Precision Workholding Solutions Provide Consistency
IMTS 22: Ringspann showcases a complete line of standard chucks and mandrels used in machining applications where rigidity and precision are required.
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Modular Fixturing Solution Optimized for Large Parts
Bluco will showcase its modular fixturing solution for machining extra large parts at IMTS 2022, booth #236557.
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Air Chuck Features Self-Centering Jaws
SMW Autoblok has released a 3+3 air chuck, including features that make it suitable for OCTG pipe threading.
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Dental Drill Loading Kit Protects Delicate Workpieces
Anca’s dental drill loading kit includes a specialized pallet and altered robot grippers to support delicate, thin workpieces.
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Front-Mount-Base Clamp Extends Workholding Flexibility
Destaco’s four front-mount-base Manual Clamps improve operational safety by providing additional clearance. They also reduce interfering contours.
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Adhesive Workholding Pallet System Designed for Complex Parts
Blue Photon’s Grip Pallets are designed for quick change and adhesive workholding of complex and hard-to-hold parts for EDM, grinding, inspection, laser and milling operations
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Putting Production on Repeat with Machine Tool Automation
Cobots and automation advances have spurred tooling and workholding innovations like Big Daishowa’s zero-point workholding system and EWA fine boring head.
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Mini Workpiece Positioning System Offers Fast, Flexible Setup
SMW Autoblok’s 40-mm Workpiece Positioning System (WPS) Mini is designed to reduce setup times and offer flexibility, especially for small workpieces that require quick part changeover.
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Workholding 101
No universal workholding solution exists, so machine shop employees should have a basic understanding of multiple ways they can secure workpieces.
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