Workholding

Workholding

Flexible Flat Plate Pod

The Nemi flat plate vacuum slider pod base features the flexibility of flat plate pod location and placement, while maintaining the versatility of interchangeable tops. The vacuum pods can be configured for individual use as well as daisy chaining. All pods are equipped with 8-mm fittings unless otherwise specified

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Hydraulic Workholding Devices Allow Total-Perimeter Machining

Having access to the entire perimeter of a part minimizes set ups because shops can machine five sides of the part in one fixturing. This enables shops to reduce the total number of manufacturing operations, the number of times parts must be handled, the potential for part damage due to excessive handling and the o

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Rotary, Index Tables Designed For Precision Machining Applications

Featuring photos, specifications and detailed diagrams, this catalog details Tanshing’s line of CNC rotary tables and index tables. The tables are equipped with the company’s dual lead worm drive system, which is said to provide rigidity, transmission torque and wear resistance during machining. Models are availabl

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Cut-Off And Pulling Operation Performed By One Tool

The combination bar puller/cut-off tool for CNC from Somma Tool Company is built to reduce cycle times because there is no need to index between cut-off and pulling operations. A single screw adjustment allows the jaws to be set up and adjusted for the next job. One turn of the screw moves both jaws in or out exact

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Vacuum Grid Chuck Brings Versatility To Machining Operations

The Nemi vacuum grid chuck adds the versatility of vacuum workholding to machining centers, manual milling machines, surface grinders and more, the company says. Suitable applications include machining or grinding flat plate plastics, alumimum, steel, carbon fiber or other materials. This system can be bolted direc

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Replaceable Top Plate For Vacuum Chuck

The replaceable aluminum top plate for the modular 2L Vac-Vise vacuum chuck systems covers the surface of the vacuum chuck to allow drilling through and milling around the periphery of workpieces without damaging the surface of the vacuum chuck. The hole pattern of the top plate is identical to the vacuum chuck for

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Deadlength Collet Chucks For Subspindle Applications

ATS Systems offers Hainbuch’s dead length quick-change collet chuck system. The deadlength collet design is said to offer precision, rigidity and holding power. The clamping head consists of hardened and ground steel segments that link together by a vulcanization process. Round-smooth, round-serrated, hex, square a

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Work Positioning System Provides Users With Flexibility And Safety

The PivotLok PL325 bench- or pedestal-mounted, ball swivel work positioner allows users to bring the work to their hands. With a 40-lb working capacity, the work positioner enhances productivity by providing a way to position the work using ball pivoting positioning to place the work anywhere within a full hemisphe

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Rotary Indexing Table Uses Direct-Drive Motor To Eliminate Backlash

The GSI DNC-400 direct-drive rotary indexing table is suited for high-volume and aerospace manufacturers performing high speed, high-accuracy contouring operations. Compared to tables using a servomotor and worm gear, this direct-drive table offers higher accuracy, faster rotational speeds and higher torque, the co

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Compact Hydraulic Clamp

The company introduces an addition to its 5,000-psi hydraulic Link Clamp product offering. According to the company, the CLW04 offers a compact size combined with excellent holding power. The overall flange size of the clamp is 2" × 2.25" with a height of 4". The clamping force at 5,000 psi is 885 lbs, and the clam

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