Toolholders & Adapters
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Eliminate Individual Torque Wrenches for Tool Assembly
A built-in torque meter in the TORCO-BLOCK tool assembly assistant from REGO-FIX eliminates the need for an individual torque wrench for every toolholder, as well as the detrimental results of excessive runout that results from over torquing.
Self-Tuning Mass Damper Improves Machined Part Quality, Increases Productivity, Saves Energy
Using the STMD tool holder from MAQ, parts manufacturers, machine tool builders and cutting tool manufacturers can reduce cycle time and cost of ownership by 30 percent, decrease tooling costs by 5-10 percent, cut energy consumption by 2-3 percent and curtail scrap output by 1-2 percent.
Increase Machine Utilization with Advanced Tool Presetting and Inductive Shrink Fit Systems
Microset tool presetting machines from Haimer reduce set up times by up to 70 percent and streamline tool setting processes with accuracy and process reliability from one operator to the next. Their Power Clamp machines provide 360 deg gripping torque with repeatable balance at the touch of a button.
Seco Tools Wins Supplier Award
Affiliated Distributors honors them as their Tier 2 Supplier of the Year.
Emuge Expands U.S. Manufacturing Facility
This addition includes a PVD coating center to help meet growth in aerospace and power generation applications.
New Manager of Engineering Services at Seco Tools
Tyler Martin now oversees their Technical Center and manages the Engineered Solutions team.
Automatic Lathe Tooling to Make Screws and Pins for Medical Applications
The Citizen tool program from Heimatec that includes both live and static tools for most Citizen lathes incorporates the highest quality bearings, ground gear components, spindles, and housings to produce superior tools with maximum rigidity.
Polygonal Clamping Addresses Medical Micromachining Needs
We recently had a question-and-answer session with Matt Panosh of SCHUNK to discuss the current trends and challenges in micromachining components for medical devices, surgical equipment and other related apparatus, and learn more about the technology many shops are using to compete in this environment.
Six Factors in Selecting Hydraulic or Shrink-Fit Holders
Shrink-fit and hydraulic holders are both useful in low clearance, tight work envelopes found in moldmaking and multi-axis machining applications. When deciding which one to use, their differences will guide your choice. Here are some of the fundamental contrasts to help you decide which holder type is best for your work.
Tooling Makes the Difference in Buttress Threading of Stainless Steel
Bent Engineering successfully threaded 60 holes in shale gas blocks made of 17-4PH 900H stainless steel. How did they do it?
Boeing Partners with Haimer at OMIC
The two companies are sponsoring a joint membership at Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development.
Seco Tools Partners with MachineMetrics
Seco will use the IoT platform and manufacturing analytics applications from MachineMetrics to serve their customers and help them expand into Industry 4.0.
