Toolholding & Workholding

German toolholder maker Haimer GmbH recently agreed to license its Haimer Safe-Lock System to the Melin Tool Co., a cutting tool manufacturer based in Cleveland. Melin Tool will offer its endmills to the U.S. market with the Haimer Safe-Lock System, according to a recent Melin Tool news release.

Suhner Industrial Products Corp., Automation Div., introduces the BEX8, a high-speed machining block spindle capable of maintaining rigidity, precision and reliable performance at high-speed operations up to 25,000 rpm.

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. introduces its new safety air reservoir tank. Its purpose is to feed an air chuck with a reserved air supply should you encounter a loss of shop air. This system can keep a chuck in the clamped position for up to 20 minutes, depending on conditions.

This is a video supplement to a Cutting Tool Engineering Productive Times case study involving BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. and Homeyer Precision Manufacturing. The Challenge: Minimize endmill runout to extend tool life when producing aluminum-based forceps. The Solution: A collet chuck that provides minimal runout.

Reversible hard jaws from Dillon Manufacturing Inc., which are suitable for ID and OD workholding, can reportedly decrease the time and cost of tool setups, yet still accurately grip and locate workpieces. The jaws hold a specific range of part sizes and are usually used for first operation workholding.

Master Bond MasterSil 910Med is a one part acetoxy type silicone system that meets USP Class VI specifications for biocompatibility and ISO 10993-5 testing for cytotoxicity. This translucent paste has superior chemical resistance and also withstands many sterilization methods, including liquid sterilants, gamma radiation and EtO.

Kurt ToolBlox feature an open-cage design weighing 30 percent less than a solid tombstone with aluminum subplates, making easier handling for the CNC machine table and shuttle systems. The ToolBlox class 30 gray iron iron construction continues to provide the vibration damping for a rigid setup even compared to much heavier tombstone alternatives.

Fixtureworks offers an extensive new lineup of One-Touch manual clamps. One-Touch clamps offer easy and efficient clamping and unclamping of a workpiece in one simple operation. Each clamp is designed to eliminate the need for tools when applying the clamping force and helps reduce setup time and increases productivity.

Without the right fixturing, you aren't making the most of your 5-axis investment. BIG KAISER's Unilock 5-axis modular system fits seamlessly onto machine tables.

ITI Tooling Co. Inc.'s ATC series of Electro-spindles with a built-in multistation tool carrier have been developed specifically to gain the optimal performance on production machines and robots when multiple operations or redundant tooling is required.

Hassay Savage Co. has introduced a new, precision index punch broach holder series for Swiss-style machining centers. Precision made of 17-4 stainless, this holder will provide strength, rigidity and accuracy for all punch and index broaches with a shank size of 8mm, according to the company.

Koma Precision Inc. offers custom-designed angle heads manufactured by Alberti. These special application heads fit all industries across the board. Fixed angle heads, offset angle heads, multiple-output heads and long-reach angle heads are just some examples of Alberti's design and manufacturing capabilities.