Toolholding & Workholding

J.W. Winco Inc. now offers series GN 6341 and GN 6341-NI Washers in metric sizes.

In robotics and automation technology, rotary encoders and resolvers serve on servo drives as feedback systems for position and speed control. An increasing number of applications require multiturn versions of absolute encoders that are low in cost and as sturdy as resolvers, but with features beyond what resolvers can provide. HEIDENHAIN's new EBI 1135 absolute inductive rotary encoder fits this bill.

This unique system called "combiFlex" introduced by Peter Lehmann AG and available from Rotec Tools Ltd. offers a huge flexibility on the new Lehmann 500 rotary-table product line.

Ever since CNC machining became the dominant method to cut and grind metal, a perception has existed that machining can be manipulated and easily simplified. With computers crunching the numbers, how hard can machining be?

A hydraulic expansion toolholder that can be adjusted to have zero runout accuracy.

Mitee-Bite Products Talongrip Vise Jaw System offers versatility for your standard 4 and 6 inch vises, with no pre-ops required!

All functional components of the new VERO-S module from Schunk Inc. are made of hardened Stainless Steel.

Chandox SE Series Super Thin Chucks are available from LMC Workholding.

The Get With The Program column in the January 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering addresses how software can simulate and optimize multitask machines.

J.W. Winco Inc. announced it offers series GN 7336 Plastic Hollow Knurled Knobs, with steel tapped inserts or threaded studs, in metric sizes.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers series GN 331 and 332 Tubular Handles with Power Function in metric sizes.

Heidenhain Corp. offers NUMERIK JENA encoders that are non-magnetic.