Workholding
Modular Stabilizer System Adjusts to Odd-Shaped Parts
Eastec 2019: Big Kaiser’s Unilock stabilizer system provides lateral support for tall parts during machining, welding or assembly processes and enables the transfer of loads down to the table or base.
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Stud Ball Element Enables Full Five-Sided Machining
Eastec 2019: The Amrok inverted stud ball element, provided by Advanced Machine & Engineering (AME), aids full five-sided profile machining, decreasing overall machine time for industries including aerospace, medical and automotive.
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Small Shop Sees Big Gains from Right-Sized Automation
A three-person German machine shop applies quick-change workholding and flexible robotic automation to succeed in a high-mix/low-volume production environment.
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Fixturing for Five-Axis CNCs
For some high-batch-size jobs and/or very complex parts, custom fixtures designed and manufactured in house enable Powill Manufacturing and Engineering to get the most out of its five-axis machining capability.
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Diamond Serrations Reduce Hard Jaw Slippage
Hard jaws from Dillon Manufacturing are designed to center the workpiece and grip it equally with each jaw.
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Modular Workpiece Stabilizer System Adjusts to Tall Parts
Big Kaiser’s modular, zero-point Unilock stabilizer system provides lateral support for tall parts during machining, welding or assembly processes and enables the transfer of loads down to the table or base.
Read MoreMulti-Axis Vise Design Reduces Jaw Lift
Jergens’ vises for multi-axis machining, part of its Fixture Pro line of modular five-axis workholding, come in sizes ranging from 75 to 130 mm with a number of mounting options.
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Metrology Fixture Range Gains ¼ 20 Imperial Thread Size
Renishaw has added a ¼ 20 imperial thread size to its existing metrology fixtures product range.
Read MoreRoyal Products Promotes New Leadership
Former President of Royal Products, Allan Curran, steps into CEO role as Tom Sheridan and Chris Jakubowsky are promoted to president and executive vice president roles, respectively.
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Collet Pad Top Jaws Expand Chuck Workholding Capabilities
Collet pad top jaws from Dillon Manufacturing is said to enable aggressive machining to reduce cycle times and provide consistent repeatability.
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