Workholding
Precision Cartridge Mandrel for Internal Clamping
A new mandrel provides consistent workpiece ID clamping of very small diameters for grinding, turning, milling, drilling and measuring.
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New Clamping System Shortens Setup Times
The more quickly a setup can be completed, the sooner a machine tool can begin cutting chips. A new clamping system from GF Machining Solutions provides just that.
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The Collet is the Answer
A small workholding change helped this shop deliver the required part finish by resolving vibration and runout issues.
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Advantages of Cellular Manufacturing
Manufacturing cells are used to minimize product movement as well as materials, equipment and labor during the manufacturing process. By reducing cycle times and material handling, these cells help shops more easily meet customer demands regarding cost, quality and leadtimes.
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Bar Puller Features Self-Adjustment
The EZ-Puller, from Accudyne Corp., addresses a series of bar puller concerns with its own approach to pulling barstock.
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Bar Feeder Automates Part Production
Designed to boost productivity through streamlined operation, Haas Automation's latest bar feeder model is built for use with Haas ST-10 through ST-35 and DS series CNC turning centers.
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Load and Unload Pre-Processed Workpieces
The best application for this loader is in shops that process saw-cut, semi-finished, extrusions, forgings or castings and near-net shape blanks in CNC turning centers and multitasking machines.
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Subspindle Workholding Options
The advent of subspindle turning operations has impacted throughput for many shops. Understanding workholding options available for backworking can help a shop make better decisions when specifying how to hold parts for op. 20.
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Quick-Change Vise Jaws System
Quick-change workholding systems can provide a great opportunity to increase production while allowing relatively quick recovery of the cost.
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Peak Performance in the Machining Lab
Matching the right equipment for the job and having quality employees to handle the work is paying big dividends for this precision shop.
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