Workholding

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Modern Bar Feeds Bring New Life to Automatic Swiss Lathes

Cam-actuated Swiss lathes are still the fastest way to process many parts. By adding modern bar feeders, this shop has dramatically improved their utilization with the ability to work unattended, even in a lights-out environment.

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Workholding

Internal Clamping Collet Adapts to Workpiece Contours

Andreas Maier GmbH & Co. KG’s new collet attachment can be machined to match the internal contour of the workpiece.

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Workholding

Phillips Precision Introduces Flexible Fixturing System

Phillips Precision’s Cross-Member turns any clamp or vise on its side, providing more versatility for access to critical part features.

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Workholding

Chuck Lubricant Prevents Metal-to-Metal Contact

Dillon’s HPG500 premium boundary lubricant is said to have exceptional mechanical stability, very high load carrying capacity and excellent water and moisture resistance.

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Workholding

Schunk Makes a Gripping Debut at IMTS

By taking inspiration from gecko feet, Schunk has developed a residue- and particle-free adhesive robotic gripper that holds up to 35 pounds.

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Automation

New Direction: An Interview with Kurt Manufacturing

IMTS 2022: Brent Donaldson, executive editor of Modern Machine Shop, sits down with Paul Carlsen of Kurt Manufacturing, to chat about the company’s redesigned booth and how it’s designed to solve customer problems.

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IMTS

New Division, New Product: An Interview with Norgren Workholding

Brent Donaldson of Modern Machine Shop chats with Corey Shidler of Norgren Workholding on the company's new soft jaw.

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A Case for Combining Workholding with Optical Scanning

Automotive dies and die inserts are often complex, one-off parts with little room for error. Integrity Tool's investments in modular workholding tools and 3D optical scanning have allowed the company to create niche capabilities for its CNC machined parts.

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IMTS

Workholding System Reduces Process Variability

IMTS22: Mate Precision Technologies presents workholding system featuring reduced setup times and process variability.

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IMTS

Workholding System Capable of Holding 10 Parts Simultaneously

IMTS22: Sveconek’s systems can hold up to 10 parts as firmly, accurately and repeatably as two parts being held in a conventional vise.  

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