Workholding
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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Workholding Options Enhance Productivity
Hardinge Style-S master collets use interchangeable pads that can be changed without removing the master collet from the spindle, thus reducing change-over time. When loading bars, the shoulder of the pad locates against the front of the groove in the master collet.
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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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Pins: The Alternative To Parallels
These vise jaws use protruding, mechanical pins to repeatedly support workpieces either horizontally or at angles. They are said to allow quicker setups than conventional parallels.
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High-Density, Long Vises Available In Two Additional Capacities
Kurt Manufacturing says its high-density, long vises with two clamping stations can increase machining center productivity. Manual and hydraulic models are available in 4" and 6" capacities to increase existing machining center output.
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The Part Is Longer Than The Lathe
Here is one custom machine builder’s system for producing a 40-foot part that has to be passed through the turning center and out the other side. INCLUDES VIDEO.
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