Workholding

Workholding

Mate Custom Machinable Hard Jaws Handle Complex Geometries

Eastec 2025: Mate Precision Technologies’ machinable hard jaws can handle complex geometries typically associated with soft jaws but with increased rigidity and hardness.

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Workholding

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.

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PMTS

Mate Custom Hard Jaws Accommodate Holding of Complex Geometries

PMTS 2025: Mate’s machinable hard jaws are well suited for holding complex part geometry during finishing operations.

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PMTS

Speedgrip Chuck Systems Provide Reliable Workholding Changeovers

PMTS 2025: Speedgrip Chuck Co.’s NDS Quick-Change Mandrel, QCR Quick-Change Receiver and CSC Contactless Stroke Control systems are designed to streamline workholding changeovers.

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Workholding

Palmgren Vise Enables Multiangle Positioning

The 4" Multi-Positioning Ball Bench Vise can be clamped at any point due to the side locking lever.

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Workholding

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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Workholding

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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Workholding

Prioritizing Workholding Density Versus Simplicity

Determining whether to use high-density fixtures or to simplify workholding requires a deeper look into the details of your parts and processes.

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Workholding

Fixtureworks Five-Axis Clamping Vises Offer Stable Workholding

Fixtureworks’ CP170 five-axis clamping vises provide stable workholding during five-axis machining. 

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Workholding

Navigating Large-Scale CNC Machining: Suburban Tool’s Niche Strategy to Stay Competitive

Facing increasing competition from lower-cost imports, Suburban Tool made a move toward large-scale, in-house machining. By identifying a niche in large, precision angle plates and tombstones, the company has strengthened its ability to control quality and protect its reputation.

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