Workholding

Turning Machines 1 Oct 2017

Establishing an Effective Hard-Turning Process

In devising its hard-turning strategy, this die/mold shop has been able to speed the production of its new deep-draw round tooling offerings by turning them instead of grinding them after heat treating.

Workholding 14 Sep 2017

Multi-Axis Rotary Tables Can Be Assembled in 240 Configurations

The PL Lehmann 500 series of modular multi-axis rotary tables, available in North America through Exsys, can upgrade a VMC to increase productivity without the expense of a new machine.

Workholding 11 Sep 2017

Rotary Tables Offer Torque in a Small, Light Design

Destaco offers its family of GTB-series servo-positioning rotary tables, which are the first products to be launched as part of the company’s technical partnership with Techno Dynamics Inc.

Workholding 29 Aug 2017

Self-Contained Power Chuck Speeds Clamping Process, Prevents Contaminants

Schunk’s Rota TB2 pneumatic self-contained power chuck features a new design to reduce maintenance costs and ensure process reliability.

Workholding 22 Aug 2017

Schunk USA Breaks Ground on Headquarters Expansion

The two phases of the project will add some 19,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 22,000 square feet of tech center, training and office space by the end of 2018, expanding what is already the company’s largest facility outside of Germany.

Workholding 16 Aug 2017

Pole Plates Enable Quick Workpiece Changes

Schunk Magnos parallel pole, square pole and radial pole plates are designed to ensure reliable workpiece clamping, quick workpiece changes and efficient grinding.

Workholding 16 Aug 2017

Schunk Hires VP, Sales for Tooling and Workholding

Bo Shomaker has 27 years of experience in the metalworking industry, with his most recent positions involving sales management for Southeast Asian customers.