Workholding
Dillon Manufacturing Provides Top Jaws With Custom Dimensions
Dillon’s custom, special or modified hard-, soft- or full-grip top jaws are said to be compatible with virtually any chuck manufacturer.
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Kurt Workholding Adds New Compact Robotic-Arm Gripper
The RV24 Robotic Gripper’s design enables automated finger/end effector changes without changing the gripper body itself.
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Modern Bar Feeds Bring New Life to Automatic Swiss Lathes
Cam-actuated Swiss lathes are still the fastest way to process many parts. By adding modern bar feeders, this shop has dramatically improved their utilization with the ability to work unattended, even in a lights-out environment.
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Internal Clamping Collet Adapts to Workpiece Contours
Andreas Maier GmbH & Co. KG’s new collet attachment can be machined to match the internal contour of the workpiece.
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Phillips Precision Introduces Flexible Fixturing System
Phillips Precision’s Cross-Member turns any clamp or vise on its side, providing more versatility for access to critical part features.
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Chuck Lubricant Prevents Metal-to-Metal Contact
Dillon’s HPG500 premium boundary lubricant is said to have exceptional mechanical stability, very high load carrying capacity and excellent water and moisture resistance.
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Schunk Makes a Gripping Debut at IMTS
By taking inspiration from gecko feet, Schunk has developed a residue- and particle-free adhesive robotic gripper that holds up to 35 pounds.
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New Direction: An Interview with Kurt Manufacturing
IMTS 2022: Brent Donaldson, executive editor of Modern Machine Shop, sits down with Paul Carlsen of Kurt Manufacturing, to chat about the company’s redesigned booth and how it’s designed to solve customer problems.
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New Division, New Product: An Interview with Norgren Workholding
Brent Donaldson of Modern Machine Shop chats with Corey Shidler of Norgren Workholding on the company's new soft jaw.
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A Case for Combining Workholding with Optical Scanning
Automotive dies and die inserts are often complex, one-off parts with little room for error. Integrity Tool's investments in modular workholding tools and 3D optical scanning have allowed the company to create niche capabilities for its CNC machined parts.
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