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Lexair Unloader Protects Surface Finishes
PMTS 2019: Lexair’s Unload Pro 80-1200 unloads subspindle length solid or tubing finished parts.
Systec Pneumatic Power Chucks Feature Cast Clamp Times
Lexair’s Systec self contained pneumatic power chuck features fast clamp and unclamp times, the bodies are steel that has been hardened to a 62 HRC and precision ground and internal safety valves prevent the loss of air pressure and grip force.
Stationary Collet Workholding Components Group Together
Lexair Inc. can custom design and build turnkey solutions for any workholding application.
ecoPROFI is a Multi-Channel, Quick-Change, Magazine Bar Feed
Irco’s ecoPROFI bar-feed system is compatible with standard and Swiss-type lathes as well as machining centers and rotary transfer machines and delivers automatic, multi-sized bar feeding in an economical, small-footprint package.
Flex Grip is One Closer with Four Workholding Solutions
Lexair’s Flex Grip manual/hydraulic closers are clamped through a screw pump with a spring return opening and a parts stop disk is inserted and removed from the top to eliminate the need to remove the closer from the mounting base.
Load and Unload Pre-Processed Workpieces
The best application for this loader is in shops that process saw-cut, semi-finished, extrusions, forgings or castings and near-net shape blanks in CNC turning centers and multitasking machines.
What Is The Best Bar Feed System For Production Turning?
Selecting the right bar feeder can be one of the most important decisions a shop can make. Bar feed systems help improve productivity, throughput and quality, but in order to achieve the most benefit from them it is essential that a bar feed system be matched to the particular needs of the turning operation.
Bar Feeder System Raises Throughput For Medical Machining
This manufacturer, a provider of manufacturing services and supply chain management solutions to the medical device industry, has a long history of producing small, intricately machined components.