Toolholding & Workholding

A hand-operated Pneumatic/Hydraulic Pump has been introduced by Kurt Workholding for use with its hydraulic vises, cluster towers and swing clamps.

SCHUNK introduces the TENDO Platinum toolholder.

The adjustable center jaws of DAPRA's new Allmatic CENTRO Gripp Vise allow a workpiece to be held during the complete machining process, from start to finish, with one unit.

Hexagon Metrology announced Swift-fix, a fixturing and work holding system for the metrology and manufacturing industries, is available in the U.S. market.

J.W. Winco Inc. announced it offers series GN 6322 Workholding Pins, in metric sizes.

The Look Ahead department in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine leads off with a look at a through-coolant, shrink-fit chuck.

The Workholding column in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine shares the story of a shop facing a machining requirement for finishing small die-cast aluminum engine covers.

Fixtureworks says the Quarter Turn Clamps from Imao are a highly visible and safety lock mechanism for quicker fastening than a typical SHCS.

Jergens Inc. has introduced a line of Standard Duty Detent Pins that further expands the company's growing line of Quick-Release Detent Pins for a multitude of holding and removal applications.

Kennametal shows a side-by-side comparison of its KM-Micro/Mini quick-change system versus a standard tool in this 2-minute demonstration, courtesy of Kennametal. While the KM-Micro/Mini tool change is complete in just half a minute, the standard tool requires 2 minutes to change, set up and gage the tool.

In this 2-minute side-by-side comparison, Kennametal shows its KM-Micro/Mini tool being changed in just half a minute versus a standard tool requiring 2 minutes to change, set up and gage.

A collection of workholding products compiled by the editors of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.