Workholding
Compact Trunnion Rotary Table
The compact TR160Y dual-axis, trunnion rotary table from Haas Automation is designed to mount in the Y direction (front to back on the table) of a mid-sized VMC. At less than 25" wide and 19" deep, the trunnion is said to fit easily on one end of the machine’s table, freeing the remainder for additional fixtures or vises.
Read MoreBar Feeders Adjust To User Specifications
According to manufacturer LNS, its Sprint 542 bar feeder can be adjusted to specific user needs to ensure that a nightshift runs without a production stop. Features include a human-machine interface (HMI) with a touchscreen that makes it easy to supervise the machine, troubleshoot and enter values quickly, the company says.
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Chasco Turns On Success By Turning Out The Lights
Jeff Roth, president of Chasco Machine, knew he needed reliable equipment to successfully implement unattended operation. Bar feeders and a chip conveyor from LNS helped the shop make the most of its move to lights-out manufacturing.
Read MoreHydraulic Stationary Chuck
Hainbuch has extended its modular system to the company’s Hydrok stationary chuck. This hydraulically actuated stationary chuck is available in hexagon and round variants.
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Moving Forward In Order To Stay Put
This job shop’s commitment to lean allows its business to grow while it remains in the facility where it has to stay.
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Zero-Point Clamping System(2)
According to manufacturer Hainbuch, the capteX zero-point clamping system cannot be harmed by the centrifugal forces in turning jobs or in the extreme static transverse forces associated with milling. Using a ring mechanism with sliding wedges, the interface can be stably fixed into place.
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Quick-Change Clamping System
Jergen’s zero-point clamping system is designed to reduce setup time while increasing accuracy and repeatability. Combining ease of alignment, high-accuracy positioning and high clamping forces with hydraulic or pneumatic actuation, the clamping system offers individual modules, complete systems and plates, design assistance and technical assistance.
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Permanent Locator Capsules
Stevens’ locator capsules are permanently installed in holding fixtures for attachment and repeatable location on base surfaces. This reduces time that could be lost in rounding up and installing loose hardware for mounting and locating holding fixtures, the company says.
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Flexible Pallet Automation Achieves High Spindle Utilization
Toyoda Machinery offers modular and expandable automation with its Flexible Pallet Automation (FPA) systems. The FPA systems enhance the production capabilities of HMCs by automating tasks such as machine loading and unloading.
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Four Spindles Accommodate 1,000-LB Tailstock Thrust
The Hardinge 5C2 quad-spindle indexing system is suited for small- to medium-sized parts of virtually all shapes. Each spindle can accommodate a 50-lb (23-kg) part with an axial thrust of 1,000-lbs (4,448 N).
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