Workholding

Workholding

Modular Workpiece Stabilizer System Adjusts to Tall Parts

Big Kaiser’s modular, zero-point Unilock stabilizer system provides lateral support for tall parts during machining, welding or assembly processes and enables the transfer of loads down to the table or base.

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Workholding

Multi-Axis Vise Design Reduces Jaw Lift

Jergens’ vises for multi-axis machining, part of its Fixture Pro line of modular five-axis workholding, come in sizes ranging from 75 to 130 mm with a number of mounting options.

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Metrology Fixture Range Gains ¼ 20 Imperial Thread Size

Renishaw has added a ¼ 20 imperial thread size to its existing metrology fixtures product range.

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Workholding

Royal Products Promotes New Leadership

Former President of Royal Products, Allan Curran, steps into CEO role as Tom Sheridan and Chris Jakubowsky are promoted to president and executive vice president roles, respectively.

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Workholding

Collet Pad Top Jaws Expand Chuck Workholding Capabilities

Collet pad top jaws from Dillon Manufacturing is said to enable aggressive machining to reduce cycle times and provide consistent repeatability.

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Automotive

Palletization Slashes Setup Time for Racing Shop

Whereas his predecessor had left Big Kaiser’s Unilock pallets in the corner, Charlie Mitchell of Andretti Autosport saw that they could help him reduce setup time on his milling machines in an environment where quick turnaround is essential. 

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Workholding

Pallet System Offers Repeatability, High Clamping Forces

Jergens Inc. announces its Quick Loc (QL) pallet system for fixturing solutions on horizontal, vertical and rotary operations.

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Workholding

Quick-Change Jaw System Adapts to Various Jaw Lock Dimensions

Huron Machine Products has released the System 3 quick-change jaw system, improving changeover time and minimizing cost for the chucking of various small and large parts.

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Turn/Mill

Maximizing Machines, Empowering the Machinist: The Art of Shop Floor Efficiency

When the Great Recession hit Linda Tool, leadership for the 66-year-old machine shop decided against cutting staff. Instead, they made a series of strategic investments and decisions around five-axis machining that has allowed them to scale up the business without increasing headcount.

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Workholding

Hardinge Increases Capacity for Swiss-Type Workholding

The company’s expanded product lines and improvements are said to have led to double digit year-over-year growth for its Swiss-type workholding products.

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