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ROTARY TABLES FOR BRIDGEPORT VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS
These single-spindle, multi-spindle and tilting, dual-axis rotary tables from Hardinge increase Bridgeport VMC capabilities, with rapid part positioning and fast job changeover using the most flexible, quick-change workholding concept on the market.
MICRON PRECISION FOR DRILLING, REAMING, AND LINE BORING
The TENDOzero toolholder from Schunk is equipped with four lateral set-screws that directly affect the tool shank, the angular position of the tool is corrected and run-out is precisely adjusted to carry out tight tolerances of shape, position, and surface quality quickly and reliably.
WORKHOLDING ROTARY TABLES AND INDEXING DEVICES
These Ganro tables from CNC Indexing & Feeding Technologies rotate and index small to large workpieces for manual or automated 4-axis and 5-axis vertical and horizontal applications. By accessing multiple workpiece faces in one clamping, they improve workpiece accuracy and reduce manufacturing cycle times.
COMPREHENSIVE WORKHOLDING AND MATERIAL HANDLING CATALOG
This one-stop shop from Fixtureworks includes full product lines from popular brands, including Fairlane® Products, Swivots®, Quick Release, Kipp®, Imao®, OK-Vise®, Mitee-Bite®, Modern Industries and more.
EXTENDED ADAPTERS, SHRINK-FIT ADAPTERS
Type 02 extended adapters from Exsys Tool position the tooling closer into a spindle or chuck, while their Shrink-Fit adapters deliver 100 percent clamping and connectivity around the entire tool shank diameter for holding power, rigidity and accuracy.
COOLANT THRU TOOL HOLDERS
Ideal for Swiss type machining, these tool holders from GenSwiss deliver coolant through the shank for optimal insert lubrication and cooling, as well as longer cutting tool life.
Shorter Setup Times with Quick Jaw Change Chuck
With the ROTA THWplus chuck from Schunk a complete jaw set can be changed in less than 60 seconds with a repeatability of less than 0.0005 in, which eliminates the need to re-bore jaws.
Material Handling Showcase
Every time you touch that part adds cost to it. These material handling tools can help keep your part costs down by making your handling processes more competitive.
Waterjets: What’s New
The latest advances in abrasive waterjet technology from OMAX, Knuth Machine Tools, Jet Edge, Techni Waterjet, Flow International could help reduce your operating costs by making your cutting processes more competitive.
Composite Hub Wheel Brushes
NamPower composite hub wheel brushes from Brush Research Manufacturing are used in the production of turbine blades, steel gears, machine parts, and cam shaft and cutting tool inserts.
FABTECH 2011: Welding (Part Two)
The Big Show exhibited the latest advancements in arc, gas, resistance and laser welding for diverse material joining applications, including sheet metal, pipes and tubes, jewelry, plastics and other exotic materials. Now our Show-in-Site brings some more of those welding systems and related equipment to you!
FABTECH 2011: Welding (Part One)
FABTECH 2011 exhibited the latest advancements in arc, gas, resistance and laser welding for diverse material joining applications, including sheet metal, pipes and tubes, jewelry, plastics and other exotic materials. Now our Show-in-Site brings some of those welding systems and related equipment to you!
