Toolholding & Workholding

Articles • December 23, 2024

Speedgrip Chuck

At IMTS 2024, Speedgrip Chuck demonstrated its leadership in advancing workholding technology with the launch of four new products designed to streamline

Articles • December 23, 2024

Rego-fix

REGO-FIX Tool Corp. displayed a range of products designed to enhance efficiency, precision and flexibility in toolholding and automation during IMTS 2024.

Articles • December 23, 2024

Hainbuch

HAINBUCH America Corp. introduced new process automation for workpiece clamping with the unveiling of its Automated Change (AC) Line at IMTS 2024.nnWith

Articles • December 23, 2024 • William Leventon

Making Your Mark

For those who need to permanently mark products with designs, letters or numbers, the latest laser engraving machines offer significant improvements in

News • December 12, 2024

Big Daishowa’s Tools for Schools program in its third year

Now in its third year, the Tools for Schools program from Big Daishowa continues to grow, helping to support the next generation of manufacturers.

Articles • November 27, 2024

Big Daishowa Tools For Schools Offer Ends Dec. 30

Now in its third year, the Tools for Schools program from BIG DAISHOWA Inc. continues to grow, helping to support the next generation of manufacturers.n

Videos • November 13, 2024

Lyndex-Nikken IMTS 2024 Booth Visit

Tom Dang, vice president of Lyndex-Nikken, introduces a new workholding product aimed at improving shop throughput. The presentation highlights its zero point system, known for its compact design and high repeatability. The video also showcases reversible jaws for different workpieces and a user-friendly tombstone automation system. The insights emphasize incremental investment in automation, allowing one operator to efficiently manage multiple machines.n

Articles • October 24, 2024

Workholding Systems With A Competitive Edge

Workholding systems featured during IMTS 2024 promise to help shops streamline automation, improve precision and/or reduce downtime and setup times.

News • October 1, 2024

Lyndex-Nikken partners with Zero Clamp GmbH

Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of high-performance machine tool accessories and automation, announces a partnership with Zero Clamp GmbH to offer high-quality German engineered clamping solutions to manufacturers in North America.

Products • September 26, 2024

52/96 Zero-Point Workholding System

Mate Precision Technologies, a leading provider of innovative workholding solutions, has introduced a series of new enhancements for its 52/96 zero point workholding system.

Products • August 20, 2024

Carbide-Tipped, Serrated Grippers

The body of the hex head style (CTH) is made from a Grade 8 fastener (metric 10.9) steel with a black oxide finish. The round head type (AG) is made from heat-treated alloy steel with black oxide finish. The tool steel threaded style (HS) is made from M-2 high speed steel and hardened to Rc 55/58 with black oxide finish. The carbide-tipped threaded style (PG) is made from heat-treated alloy steel with black oxide finish.

Products • August 7, 2024

QCPSS Heavy Duty Sliding Locks

Two tip types of the QCPSS are available: A flat tip that helps minimize damage to an object, and a diamond-surface tip that provides high holding force. Both versions provide 247 lb. clamping force. The clamp body is made from 303 stainless steel. The handle is made from 304 stainless steel. The sliding locks are supplied with two M4 socket head screws for mounting.