Toolholding & Workholding

SICK announced the launch of the DFS2X line of programmable incremental encoders.

Carr Lane introduces the CL5 quick-change, 5-Axis workholding system.

Five-axis machining varies from very small to extremely large and requires the right workholding to obtain optimal machining results and no single workholding option solves all needs, reports Kurt Manufacturing. Part complexity and size requirements coupled with machine capabilities and limitations dictate what workholding works best. To meet these challenges, Kurt has expanded its 5-axis workholding to include 15 different options to provide the solution that reportedly offers a cost-effective platform, high clamping force, high productivity and reduced downtime.

Small to large part workholding setups align and lock into position fast and accurately using Kurt Manufacturing Co.'s DockLock system.

I once thought nothing of boring a new set of top jaws. Just remove half a dozen cap screws, take the old jaws out, bolt on fresh jaws, attach a spider or boring ring and crank the hand wheel until the part fits. Setups were long in the 1980s and my boss considered 2 or 3 hours of downtime each day a normal cost of business.

Antipullout toolholders reduce scrap, increase tool life and eliminate anxiety while milling.

OML's new SinterGrip vise jaws from Lexair Inc. put an unbreakable grip on just 3.5mm of material to allow aggressive, 5-axis machining of high-value workpieces with minimal waste material.

Stock Drive Products, an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer, offers a wide selection of bearings in many different styles to fit your application. Of particular interest are the series of ABEC 3 ball bearings.

The Shop Technology column in the July 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine continues to explore one shop's move from batch processing of machining jobs to a single-piece flow.

HEIDENHAIN announces its miniature incremental exposed linear encoders, the LIF400 Series, designed especially for linear motor applications.

Amacoil/Uhing has introduced a new option for Uhing RG linear drives which enables extremely fine adjustment to the linear pitch of the drive unit.

SICK announced the launch of the DBS36 and DBS50 incremental encoders.