Toolholding & Workholding

When an equipment manufacturer wanted to automate part clamping for a high-volume casting to be machined in a robot attended machining cell they turned to Kurt Workholding custom engineers for support. After reviewing the initial machining cell and part requirements, Kurt engineers drew upon past workholding experience and designs along with some new developing ideas in air powering workholding systems.

Machine bearings define the load carrying capacity, speed, precision and performance of equipment. The quality of high-precision bearings is critical for success. GMN has been in the bearing business since 1908 and understands the demands equipment places on high-precision bearings.

A little tender, loving care, and creative thinking will keep your vice in tip-top shape.n

WDS Component Parts Ltd. has expanded its offering of toggle clamps, adding new sizes at both the small and large end of the range, plus filling in some intermediate gaps and introducing new design variants.

The Kurt newly designed rotary table workholding system is designed using the Kurt DX6 CrossOver hydraulic vise with a trunnion mounted onto a 4-axis rotary table. The system uses double-acting hydraulics, which is desirable for automated part loading and unloading via a robotic system. Additionally, the system can be used for manual part loading and unloading.

JW Winco Inc. offers WN 100.1 T-handle inch size rapid release pins with stainless steel Sshank.

WDS Component Parts Ltd. has expanded its range of detent pins by developing a range of knobs that aid handling, particularly in adverse conditions. Detent pins are one of the quickest and easiest ways to position and secure parts and basically consist of a shaft with a spring-loaded ball bearing at the leading end, which acts to hold the pin in position once it is in use. A sharp tug on the pin will release it when required.

Jergens Inc. announces three key additions to the company's range of OK Vise compact, low-profile edge clamps. Among them are Multi-Rail (MR), Knife Grip and hydraulic kits.

The new Wilton Mechanics Pro Vise features an exclusive needle roller thrust bearing design. What sets the design apart is its ability to deliver maximum clamping force with less operator effort. Operator's engagement is minimized when the clamping force is released.

TungCut has a wide selection of inserts and toolholders applicable for all grooving operations. Its innovative, rigid clamping system offers stable and long tool life.

The importance of stability across the metalworking industry cannot be overstated – it impacts everything from profitability to employee safety. BIG KAISER has developed the UNILOCK stabilizer system. This modular system provides lateral support for tall parts during machining, welding or assembly processes and allows for the transfer of loads down to the table or base.