Workholding

Deep dive into fixture plates

In the 18th episode of Cutting Tool Engineering's CNC Chef video series, Bob Warfield of the CNCCookbook delves into setup time savings and other benefits of using fixture plates.

"Fixture Plates can not only save you time," Warfield explains in the video, "they can help you work around the size limitations of your machine’s travel. They’re an excellent addition to any CNC milling machine."

Collet Pad Top Jaw Systems

Collet pad top jaw systems from Dillon Manufacturing allow more aggressive machining to shorten cycle times while providing more consistent repeatability. Full contact of gripping surfaces provides a more stable grip and allows heavier cuts, while metal-to-metal fits ensure accuracy.

Swiss-style Collets and Bushings Production Cell

Hardinge announces the expansion of its Swiss-style collets and bushings production cell. Over the past several years, CNC Swiss-type lathes, predominant in medical and electronics applications, have become increasingly popular across a variety of other applications.

Material difference

12/01/2009

Author:

CTE Staff

Part Time column for December 2009 issue.

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Laws of attraction

08/01/2009

Author:

Daniel McCann

U.S. companies that adopt electromagnetic workholders heartily endorse the technology.

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Big Ideas for Workholding

08/01/2008

Author:

Joseph Hazelton

Holding large workpieces, especially heavy ones, requires parts manufacturers be more mindful of workholder and machine tool limits than they have to be with smaller workpieces. Also, shops may need to improvise when a conventional workholder can't secure a large workpiece.

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