Workholding
3 Uses for a Composite Polymer 3D Printer in a CNC Machine Shop
When RPG purchased its metal 3D printer, a polymer printer was part of the deal. Three uses this job shop has found for this fused filament fabrication system.
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Gripper Finger Change System From Schunk Reduces Setup Time
Schunk claims its toolless jaw quick-change system reduces setup times to a minimum, therefore increasing the productivity and flexibility of the entire system.
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Vektek Debuts Clamps With Patented Design
Westec 2021: Vektek's Twin Lever Link Clamp allows users to clamp two parts simultaneously or to clamp through a part opening on two sides. It features a rotary lug with 360 degrees of lever/body positioning.
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Bluco Corp. Releases Modular Fixturing Line for Extra-Large Parts
Bluco’s 8024 Modular Fixturing Series has 80 mm grid spacing and 24 mm nominal bore size. The company’s application engineers will use the new 8024 series to design custom solutions for manufacturers of large parts.
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Hardinge Inc. Acquires Ohio Tool Works
As part of the acquisition, Hardinge adds Ohio Tool Works’ platform of high-precision honing machines, tooling and abrasives to its machine tool and workholding portfolio.
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Dillon Manufacturing's Pie Jaws Hold Delicate Workpieces
The top jaws reportedly distribute more of the gripping pressure across the workpiece, reducing part distortion without marring its surface.
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Jergens Improves Security on Line of Toggle Clamps
The new True-Lok clamps feature a locking mechanism that ensures they remain in the closed/hold down position for maximum security in workholding applications.
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Sealed, Spring-Loaded Twin Vises from SMW Autoblok
The PTP pneumatic and PTH hydraulic twin vises feature a compact design, high failsafe clamping force up to 60 kN and case-hardened components for high precision and long life.
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Norgren Introduces One-Size-Fits-All Soft Jaw
Norgren’s Adaptix Soft Jaw uses adjustable fingers and interchangeable tips to grip a wide variety of parts or workpieces during the CNC machining process.
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Five Observations from PMTS
PMTS marked not just the first machining trade show in over 18 months, but also the first show for our newest editors! Nate Fields and Evan Doran discuss what they learned at PMTS.
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