Workholding
Palletization Slashes Setup Time for Racing Shop
Whereas his predecessor had left Big Kaiser’s Unilock pallets in the corner, Charlie Mitchell of Andretti Autosport saw that they could help him reduce setup time on his milling machines in an environment where quick turnaround is essential.
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Pallet System Offers Repeatability, High Clamping Forces
Jergens Inc. announces its Quick Loc (QL) pallet system for fixturing solutions on horizontal, vertical and rotary operations.
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Quick-Change Jaw System Adapts to Various Jaw Lock Dimensions
Huron Machine Products has released the System 3 quick-change jaw system, improving changeover time and minimizing cost for the chucking of various small and large parts.
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Maximizing Machines, Empowering the Machinist: The Art of Shop Floor Efficiency
When the Great Recession hit Linda Tool, leadership for the 66-year-old machine shop decided against cutting staff. Instead, they made a series of strategic investments and decisions around five-axis machining that has allowed them to scale up the business without increasing headcount.
Read MoreHardinge Increases Capacity for Swiss-Type Workholding
The company’s expanded product lines and improvements are said to have led to double digit year-over-year growth for its Swiss-type workholding products.
Read MorePower Chuck Reduces Setup Times
Röhm Products of America’s Duro-A RC power chuck reduces setup times because of its jaw-change system that is said to enable the jaws to be adjusted, reversed or swapped in 50 seconds.
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Clamping System Mounting Enables Five-Sided Machining
Carr Lane Roemheld’s DropZero modular zero-point clamping system is said to enable a user to machine a workpiece in one setup.
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The Fixture Niche: Principles For Effective Fixture Design
Oddly shaped parts that require custom fixtures are a particular specialty for this CNC machine shop. Here are a few principles it follows for effective fixture design.
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Hard-to-Find Pitches Added to Soft Top Jaw Lineup
A major facilities upgrade now enables Dillon Chuck Jaws to add the manufacture of serrations of 2 mm × 60 degrees and 2.5 mm × 60 degrees for hard-to-find top jaws, hard jaws and full grip jaws that fit the corresponding chuck master jaws of the same hard-to-locate pitch.
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News of Note: October 2018
The NTMA appoints a new president, Röhm acquires Master WorkHolding, Renishaw opens new demo center and more industry news.
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