Workholding
Automating Complete Workholding Changeovers for Turning
Robotic loading of all workholding elements is perhaps the next logical step to create fully automated yet flexible machining cells for CNC turning centers even when batch sizes are small.
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What’s the Right Bar Feeder for Your Machine Shop?
Machine shops likely have questions about what type of bar feeder makes most sense for their operational needs. One or more of these four might be floating around in your head.
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Precision Machining Technology Review: December 2024
Production Machining’s December 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Hexagon, Kennametal, SmartCAM, Horn and SMW Autoblok.
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SMW Autoblok Workholding System Streamlines Changeovers
The TMS-2G system enables the operator to change the chuck in minutes accurately and securely, making it versatile for diverse metalworking requirements.
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Starting Small with Automation
Quick-change workholding and flexible robotic automation started this small shop on the path to success.
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System 3R Workholding Lineup Provides Stable, Repeatable Clamping
System 3R’s self-centering vises and accessories are designed to provide high cutting performance and centering and repeat accuracy.
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Precision Machining Technology Review: October 2024
Production Machining’s October 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Ceratizit, Kennametal, Mate Precision Techologies, Horn and Mazak.
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Dillon Hard Jaws Enhance Small Diameter Machining
Dillon Manufacturing’s extra-long hard jaws feature extended reach, making them well suited for machining small diameters.
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Mate Workholding System Maximizes Repeatability
The company has enhanced its 52/96 zero-point workholding system with a new vise, collets machinable hard jaws and more.
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Fixtureworks Workholding Products Support Range of Use Cases
IMTS 2024: Fixtureworks highlights a variety of its clamping, fixturing, positioning and workholding products, as well as its machine tools and components.
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