WORKHOLDING

Workholding

Dillon Fast-Trac Jaw Nuts Reduce Change time

Nuts convert standard chucks into quick-change chucks, reducing jaw change time.

Turning Machines

Turning to an Adhesive for Lathe Workholding

Adhesive cured by ultraviolet light is an option for securing parts for machining that could otherwise distort when traditional, mechanical clamping techniques are used.
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Workholding

MicroCentric Pistol Grip Changing Fixture Offers Fast, Easy Collet Changes

Two models enable efficient changes in spindle machines.

Workholding

SMW Chuck Clamps Most Workpiece Geometries

Centco4 self-centering and compensating chuck can clamp virtually any type or shape of geometric part. 

Workholding

Garant Xtric Vice Expands by 4 Base Lengths

Garant Xtric centering vice is provided with center jaw, gripper mounting holes and Endutec automation interface.

Workholding

Sveconek's Workholding System Holds up to 10 Parts in a Vise

Sveconek LLC’s has introduced a high capacity workholding system that holds up to 10 parts in a single-acting machinist vise.

Workholding

Blue Photon's Adhesive Workholding System is Photo-Activated

Blue Photon's workholding grippers are a load-bearing, light-transmitting fixture component that locks the part in place for machining.

Workholding

Schunk’s Rota NCR-A Six-Jaw Power Lathe Chuck Features Efficient Design

Schunk's power lathe chuck enables maximum roundness

Shop Management Software

ERP Can Be More Than Planning

From accounting and order tracking to scheduling and inventory management, this workholding equipment supplier is only beginning to realize the full benefits of its ERP system.

Turning Machines

Understanding CNC Collet Chucks

Workholding for turning is usually fairly basic: The selection comes down to chucks or collets. This article looks at when to consider the collet chuck and what kind might be best for a given application.
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