Workholding
Video: Robot Changes Vise Jaws for Continuous Machining
If a robot can load and unload parts, why can’t it do the same for workholding? Here is video of a robot changing the vise jaws so the same machining center can run different operations in unattended machining.
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Five-Axis Trunnion Table Installs into Existing Equipment
KME CNC offers a five-axis trunnion table that it says can be installed on existing equipment, typically without upgrades.
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Video Highlights Value of Pedestal Workholding
For multi-axis machining, a good workholding fixture gets the part away from the worktable surface, yet holds the part securely for aggressive machining. This video shows a dovetail pedestal doing this job in a 3+2 application.
WatchMachine Tool Peripherals Optimize CNC Performance & Productivity
The company will display its “One-Stop-Shop” approach to peripherals that enable machine tools to operate at peak performance by integrating a Quick Load Servo 80 S2 all-electric, short magazine bar feeder, a Turbo MH Series filtering chip conveyor, an oil mist collector, a steady rest work support system, and a Phasep waste oil removal system with a replica turning center.
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Rotary Tables Offer Small Footprints
The TDE-V series of LCM rotary tables from Indexing Technologies features a lightweight yet stiff, sealed and pressurized alloy housing with the drive motor safely mounted inside.
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Extra High Chuck Jaws Improve Workpiece Stability
DMI Series H extra high chuck jaws from Dillon Manufacturing with heights available to 10” tall are featured in the company’s booth.
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Chucks Automate Part Loading
Unilock, a Big Kaiser brand, offers its 120/70 automation chuck series said to expand automation capabilities by enabling an intelligent interface and communication back to the controller using standard Unilock knobs.
Read MoreQuick-Change Receiver System Enables Precise Location
Mitee-Bite Products offers a quick-change mechanical receiver system for rapid change-over and precise location of small fixture pallets.
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Case Study: Chip Conveyor System Saves Floor Space
Hennig explains how its CDF system is used to remove a variety of chips and save space for Advanced Machine and Engineering in this short video case study.
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Multi-Axis Workholding System Uses Three-Side Dovetail
The Get-A-Grip pedestal fixture for five-axis workholding uses a triangular clamping geometry for the matching workpiece and clamping dovetails.
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