Workholding
Too Small To Touch
Hummingbird takes on machining work that is too small for most shops to handle. In fact, Hummingbird tries not to handle it either. To accurately machine the tiniest parts, this shop relies on processes that are as hands-off as possible.
Read MoreA Vise Designed With CNC Machines In Mind
A sliding, locking mechanism allows users to quickly push this vise’s moveable jaw close to the workpiece before tightening the wrench. This minimizes the number of wrench turns to secure the part and allows users to quickly clamp parts of various sizes.
Read MoreThe High-Pressure Vise: An Alternative To Cheating
High-pressure vises are able to safely generate a significant amount of clamping force without machine operators resorting to using hammers or “cheater bars.”
Read MoreLive Center's Color-Coded Springs Provide Linear Force
Riten Industries has designed a spring-loaded live center that automatically maintains proper axial pressure on the workpiece. Four interchangeable, color-coded springs provide light, medium, heavy and extra-heavy linear force. The self-contained model can be chucked and is said to be suitable for multifunction turning centers with subspindles and programmable tailstocks.
Read MoreBar Feeders with Synchronization
The Alpha ST 212 and ST 320 bar feeders provide reliability, stability and ease of operation, the manufacturer says. Model ST 320 feeds round barstock from 0. 12" to 0.
Read MoreDedicated Fixture Eases Large-Part Clamping
Large parts can be difficult to fixture for effecient machining. With a custom-designed Amrok fixture, workholding manufacturer Advanced Machine & Engineering was able to effectively clamp 5,000-pound sections of a slurry mining pump and significantly reduce cycle times.
Read MoreConveyors Provide Flexibility, Energy Savings
Low costs and quick installation were key factors for automotive manufacturer Nemak when the company sought a new conveyor system to accommodate expanded production of a line of cylinder heads. In addition to meeting these needs, Dürr Ecoclean’s PZR conveyors provided energy savings, easy maintenance and improved safety.
Read MoreIncreased Versatility Fixturing
Designed to increase the versatility of standard 4" and 6" vises, TalonGrip is a simple bolt-on system that allows users to perform aggressive machining operations while clamping on as little as 0. 060". The system is suited for small lot sizes and difficult applications.
Read MoreMobile Chip Conveyor For Auger Chip Processing
The company’s mobile chip conveyor allows shops with auger chip processing machine tools to use large chip bins or 55-gallon drums instead of small chip cans. This unit can be rolled around the shop to assist with higher-production auger fed chip loads. It uses standard 110-volt power and has an efficient variable-speed drive.
Read MoreElectro-Permanent Magnetic Clamping System
Magnos magnetic clamping technology can be used in conjunction with the Unilock quick-change pallet system to increase flexibility and to reduce setup times and cost. According to the company, magnetic workholding provides high holding forces and allows the spindle to access five sides of a part. Pole extensions that act as workpiece supports allow the user to position different workpieces rapidly and precisely, the company says, which improves the productivity of the machine.
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