Workholding

Automation 19 Jul 2011

Automatic Magazine Bar Feeder Loads Short Bars

The Quick Load Servo 80 S2 automatic magazine loader accommodates bar lengths ranging from 14" to 63" (not to exceed the spindle length) and diameters ranging from 1/4" to 3 1/8" (6 to 80 mm).

Workholding 6 Jul 2011

Steel Chucks Feature Increased Strength, Wear

Royal Machine says its steel-bodied, manual VTL chucks offer increased strength and wear resistance compared to cast iron models.

Workholding 6 Jul 2011

Lighted Work Stop Ensures Proper Workpiece Placement

Designed to give machine operators a clear indicator that a workpiece is in place, R&R Tool’s Lightnin Rod is a lighted work stop that detects movement of less than 0.0005".

Workholding 6 Jul 2011

Workholding Products Designed for Heavy-Duty Clamping

Designed for larger, heavier workpieces requiring robust locating and clamping hardware, Stevens’ powerful workholding system uses 0.750" to 10" fasteners and 0.750"-diameter locating hardware instead of the standard 0.500" to 13" and 0.500"-diameter holding and locating elements.

Workholding 6 Jul 2011

Collet Closers Use Quick-Change, Vulcanized Collets

Lexair’s Flex-Grip stationary collet closers use quick-change, vulcanized collet heads and are hydraulically actuated with pressure-to-open, pressure-to-close (no springs) while holding the collet and part in a fixed position.

Workholding 6 Jul 2011

Quick-Change Workholding System Increases Productivity

Jergens’ Fixture Pro quick-change, workholding system is designed to provide multisided access to pallet-mounted workpieces and locating accuracy to help manufacturers increase productivity, maximize five-axis machine capabilities and reduce setup times on 3+2 multi-axis machines.