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SMW Connection Kit Enables Fast Power-to-Manual Chuck Conversion

The Manual Jack connection kit is compatible with stationary milling machines, five-axis machines and mill-turn machines, making it well suited for multipallet systems that require versatility and efficiency.

SMW Autoblok Promotes Sales Lead for Automation, Electronics

John Andrick will support customers with electronic solutions designed to optimize automation processes and enhance robotic applications to support the evolving industry demands.

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.

First IMTS as SMW Autoblok’s President and CEO

Larry Robbins shares his views about industry trends and goals for continued expansion of the now multifaceted workholding solutions company.

SMW Autoblok Workholding, Automation Solutions Optimize Milling, Grinding Operations

IMTS 2024: SMW Autoblok presents the WPS XL for milling, measuring and grinding operations with five-axis and large part workpieces, as well as several products from its electronics and automation line.

SMW Autoblok USA Appoints New President, CEO

Larry Robbins has over 35 years of experience in machine tool manufacturing, including various leadership roles at the company.

SMW Autoblok Vise System Provides Omnidirectional Clamping

The Plus5 V5 Zero Point Vise system interfaces with all industry-standard products using 52 mm or 96 mm pin spacing, enabling it to readily become part of existing workholding systems.

Lessons on the Journey Toward Shop Automation

By necessity, small and mid-sized American job shops are automating production, whether through swift, dramatic upgrades in capital equipment, or slow, methodical changes to processes and procedures on the shop floor.

SMW Autoblok's Workholding System Removes Obstacles

Eastec 2023: MillTec makes it is easier to carry out complex operations with five-sided access to the part.

SMW Autoblok Introduces Electronic Part Positioning System

The ZeroAct E-motion positioning system, which features Zero Point clamping, is ideal for applications where a large Z-axis travel of the spindle is critical for application success.

SMW Autoblok Introduces Custom Setup Stations for Machine Tools

The company’s custom setup stations offer complete interchangeability across all machines with a common interface.

IMTS 2022 Review: Attention to Automation Extends Beyond the Robot and the Machine

The advance toward increasingly automated machining can be seen in the ways tooling, workholding, gaging and integration all support unattended production. This is the area of innovation I found most compelling at the recent International Manufacturing Technology Show.

Wireless Workholding Meets the Grease Arbor and More

In addition to live, small-batch automation, SMW Autoblok's varied display highlights new technology as well as new takes on traditional techniques.

3+3 Air Chuck Features Extended Stroke and Self-Centering

To keep up with the demands of the oil and gas industry, SMW Autoblok introduces BBFZA2G Air Chuck, featuring an extended stroke clamping range and three self-centering jaws.

Air Chuck Features Self-Centering Jaws

SMW Autoblok has released a 3+3 air chuck, including features that make it suitable for OCTG pipe threading.

Wireless Couplers Work Wonders for Workholding

Possibilities range from individual control of chuck jaws and tombstone fixtures to more reliable robots.

Quick-Change Collet Chuck Doubles as Mandrel

The hybrid Comot-AZ quick-change collet chuck from SMW Autoblok can be used for OD machining and can be transformed into an expanding mandrel for ID clamping using the EMX series.

Mini Workpiece Positioning System Offers Fast, Flexible Setup

SMW Autoblok’s 40-mm Workpiece Positioning System (WPS) Mini is designed to reduce setup times and offer flexibility, especially for small workpieces that require quick part changeover.

SMW Autoblok Acquires Tecnomagnete

Tecnomagnete is said to have invented the use of permanent magnetic systems for component clamping, plastic injection molding, stamping and lifting.

SMW Autoblok Releases Quick-Change Power Chuck

SMW Autoblok claims the KNCS-2G enables users to change jaws in under one minute, reducing downtime during changeovers.

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.

SMW Autoblok Opens Production Unit in Italy

SMW Autoblok has opened a design and manufacturing production unit in Petacciato, Italy, that will specialize in custom solutions.

SMW TX Series Chucks Operate Six Months Without Lubrication

SMW Autoblock TX Series three-jaw pull-down chucks features a symmetrical master-jaw design that promotes a long lifetime and consistent part quality.

SMW's ZeroAct Offers Automated, Zero-Point Workholding

SMW Autoblok’s ZeroAct provides zero-point clamping across many applications, and features optimizations for applications requiring z-axis travel.

Choosing Workholding to Meet Machining Challenges

When it comes to workholding, shops can choose from options that can provide flexibility, help increase throughput and enable five-axis machining.

SMW Autoblok's MM e-motion Leverages Industry 4.0 Tech

SMW Autoblok’s MM e-motion power chuck can save, recall and share grip force and positioning data across machines through Industry 4.0 technology.

SMW Autoblok’s Stationary Workholding Devices Save Time, Money

Many of SMW Autoblok’s stationary workholding products are Proofline sealed, protected against corrosion, and feature a built-in air cleaning function.

SMW Autoblok's CCS Speeds Switching One Chuck for Another

Providing repeatability to within 10 microns, SMW Autoblok’s CCS chuck switching system can be installed on new or existing lathes for increased productivity.

SMW Autoblok's SJL Power Chuck Grips Thin-Walled Workpieces

SMW Autoblok’s SJL six-jaw (2+2+2) equalizing and self-centering power chuck is designed to provide high accuracy with thin-walled and deformation-sensitive workpieces.

SMW Autoblok's Centco4 Chuck Centers, Compensates for Various Geometries

SMW Autoblok’s Centco4 2+2 self-centering and compensating chuck can clamp round, cubic, angular, irregular and other geometric workpieces.

SMW Autoblok's WPS/APS Workholding System Provides Flexibility

SMW Autoblok’s WPS/APS workpiece positioning system features zero-point clamping for use in turning, milling, inspection and finishing operations.

SMW Autoblok Launches Redesigned Website

The new website is designed to provide key information on the homepage as well as more accessible product and services navigation.

When to Use a Diaphragm Chuck

The accuracy and repeatability of these chucks make them well-suited for a number of workholding applications.

On Display at Bi-Mu 2016

Here's a look at some of the technology spotted at the 30th edition of the biennial Italian manufacturing technology exposition.

Steady Rest Supports Shafts for Grinding

SMW Autoblok’s SRG steady rest is designed to support shaft-type workpieces on grinding machines.

A Brief Look at Bi-Mu 2012

Here is a brief look at some of the technology that was on display at Bi-Mu, the biennial machine tool show in Milan, Italy. The slideshow also includes industry news and information about the Italian machine tool market.

Six-Jaw Equalizing Chuck

SMW Autoblok offers TE six-jaw chucks with 2 + 2 + 2 equalizing mechanisms.

Sealed Sliding Jaw Chucks

SMW Autoblok says its sealed chucks allow for six-month lubrication intervals, eliminating lost production time and cost associated with daily lubrication.

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