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CHUCK OFFERS EXTREME HOLDING FORCE FOR HIGH METAL REMOVAL RATES
Storch Magnetic & Material Handling Solutions (Livonia MI) introduces its new Electro-Magnetic, Power Matrix Chuck that offers up to 132 tons of holding force per square foot for all types of machining applications. Storch Magnetics is an Eclipse Magnetics authorized reseller.
ELECTRO-MAGNETIC CLAMPING SYSTEM FOR 5-SIDED MACHINING
Schunk Inc. (Morrisville, NC) expands its workholding product range with several new lines of magnetic clamping. The new lines include a complete line of permanent and electro permanent grinding and EDM magnets, bipolar magnets for holding round bars to cut Key-Ways and Whip Stocks or Radial magnets for holding rings, as well as other magnets for special applications.
INSPECT PARTS QUICKER & FASTER WITH MODULAR FIXTURING
Turn your vision system into profit by increasing productivity with your fixturing. Inspect parts quicker and faster than ever before with the R&R Sales and Engineering (Grand Haven, MI) vision frame and interchangeable sub-plates allowing for continuous inspection on your machine.
VISE USES STEP JAWS FOR HORIZONTAL AND SIDEWAYS CLAMPING
The limited-edition Allmatic Titan SC 125 Vise from DAPRA can be used for horizontal and sideways clamping, making it suitable for vertical CNC-controlled milling machines. This high-pressure vise features multi-function jaws, eliminating the need for multiple vises in these applications.
HYBRID CHUCK CUTS TOOL TIME IN HALF
This effective combination of centering chuck and magnetic chuck lowers tooling times by up to 50 percent. This solution was first presented by clamping technology expert Röhm GmbH (Sontheim/Brenz, Germany). The hybrid chuck MZMF is the perfect combination of 3-jaw manual chuck and round magnetic support plate. Through the combination of two technologies, workpieces of different sizes can not only be evenly and securely clamped, but also machined from three sides.
HIGH PRECISION AIR CHUCKS FOR TURNING, GRINDING AND ROTARY JOBS
MicroCentric Corp. (Plainview, NY) has a new line of high precision front actuated through hole air chucks. The FA series chucks feature a stationary air distributor ring, incorporating special profile seals and locking check valves to maintain air pressure while the chuck is rotating.
IDEAL VISE FOR TOOL AND MOLD APPLICATIONS
KBC Tools (Sterling Heights, MI) realizes that time doesn?t stand still and that ?time waits for no man,? as the saying goes. Everyone is busy and the need for precision, accuracy, and reliability is very important. There is no room for do-overs.
ONE CLAMPING MODULE FOR ALL WORKPIECES
The KONTEC KSC from Schunk Inc. (Morrisville, NC) is a multi-functional manual clamping system. It is easily adjusted, whether conventional clamping, very low clamping depths for 5-sided machining, molded parts, plates or workpieces with saw cut surfaces, KONTEC KSC enables an adjustment in very little time.
LOCATE AND LOCK FIXTURE PLATES AND SUBPLATES FAST
The patented Ball Lock? Mounting System from Jergens, Inc. (Cleveland, OH) is the practical quick-change system for fixturing in metalworking and metal-forming operations, for either horizontal or vertical machining centers. With the current trend toward smaller production runs, the ability to set up quickly for the next run is critical to maintaining profitability.
CHANGE OVER WORKHOLDING IN UNDER ONE MINUTE
The Hydramax (Tigard, OR) model HYDRA-4-8 vise jaw fits directly onto a Kurt 8 in vise and is capable of holding 4 parts.
MODULAR HYDRAULIC CHUCK SYSTEM IMPROVES RUN TIMES
Hainbuch America (Milwaukee, WI) extends its modular system to their stationary line of chucks with the Hydrok, a hydraulically-actuated stationary chuck that is available in hexagon and round variants. Both offer significantly higher holding power when compared to conventional 3-jaw chucks through Hainbuch?s pull-back effect, plus circumferential clamping.
MODULAR FIXTURING FOR 5-SIDED WELDING
Bluco Corporation (Aurora, IL) offers the Wolverine Clamp, specifically designed to fit Bluco Modular Fixturing tables and ready for production and high volumes of work.
