Workholding
Automated VMC Fills Capacity Gap
A new Feeler VMC from Methods Machine Tools has not only met this manufacturer’s need for additional capacity, but also taken on more work than initially expected.
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Targeted Five-Axis Machining
Focusing on a particular part size range allows this shop to use a versatile type of five-axis machine tool. Five-axis machining now makes up 40 percent of the shop’s business.
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Rotary Table Line Features Range of Models
Tilt rotary tables are designed for four- and five-axis machining applications.
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Modular Fixturing System Accomodates Larger Weldments
Bluco Corp.’s modular fixturing system for welding features precision-machined welding tables and a reusable set of tooling components.
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Magnets Lift Heavy Loads
Neodymium lifting magnets from Master Magnetics are available in four models.
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Small Engine Precision Fuels Fifth-Axis Production Concept
The challenge holding tight tolerances for its billet RC helicopter engine components drove this company to develop an innovative fifth-axis tombstone device to complete multiple parts on an HMC in one setup.
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Collet Pads Change Over Faster Than Solid Collets
Hardinge’s Style-S collet pads are designed to take up less space, cost less and change over faster than solid collets.
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Five-Axis Clamp Eases Access to Workpieces
The Triag 5axesClamp from Advanced Machine & Engineering is designed to ease the difficulty that five-axis machines have reaching all areas parts using conventional workholding technology.
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Lightweight Tombstone Suitable for Smaller CNCs
The Tri-Top tombstone from Lang Technovation enables the use of three devices to maximize efficiency and minimize shutdown times for four- and five-axis machines.
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Pallet Changer Keeps Machine and Operator Busy
A new VMC with an automated pallet changer helped this shop meet customer requirements for lower prices and faster deliveries.
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