Workholding

Five-Axis

Five-Axis Machining When You Want It

This California job shop has managed to demystify the application of five-axis machining. Using a portable trunion attachment on a vertical machining center, five-axis capability can be on the machine or off the machine as the production mix dictates.

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Workholding

Diaphragm Chucks Break A Bottleneck

Finding a better way to hold the part meant more parts per shift, better tool life and improve surface finish.

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Basics

Why Lifting Magnets Are Attractive

Compared to slings and chains, they save time and protect the part. Here are some of the basics of magnetic lifters.

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