Model D688 Vise
Kurt Manufacturing Co. announces re-introduction of its flagship D688 vise model with more features.
Operation / Process
Toolholding & Workholding
Clamping Heads
J.W. Winco Inc. now offers series AN 5672 Clamping Heads for Clamping Knobs or Screws, in metric and inch sizes.
Do you believe in magic?
END USER: Single Source Inc., (574) 656-3400, www.singlesourceinc.us. CHALLENGE: Reduce programming and setup times when producing increasingly complex parts. SOLUTION: A combination of CAD/CAM software and mill/turn machines. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: DMG/Mori Seiki USA Inc., (877) 275-6674, www.dmgmoriseikiusa.com; DP Technology Corp., (805) 388-6000, www.dptechnology.com; Ellison Technologies, (630) 393-8900, www.ellisontechnologies.com
High-speed demo
Even with a rigid setup, the high cutting forces from driving chips into the T-land face generate small vibrations, which can be seen with Federal-Mogul Corp.'s high-speed video system.
Killing setup time
END USER: Highland Products Corp., (440) 352-4777, www.highlandproducts.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce setup time when employing high-pressure coolant for Swiss-style machining. SOLUTION: A through-coolant Swiss-style toolholder that directs coolant over the insert to the tool/workpiece interface. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Streamliner & Associates Inc., (814) 440-1548, www.streamlinertools.com
Heavy-Duty Workholding
For larger, heavier work pieces, requiring beefier locating and clamping hardware, STEVENS Engineering Inc. offers its heavy-duty workholding system.
Extra-Light Live Centers
Riten Industries Inc.'s Extra-Light live centers are designed specifically to turn or grind parts weighing as little as two ounces.
Series GN 608.6
J.W. Winco Inc. offers series GN 608.6 Metric Size Indexing Plungers with Rest Position, Plate Mount, Lock-out Type.
Storing and handling raw material
Shop Operations column from the April 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine offers tips for efficiently storing raw materials.
All Systems Go
Shop takes a 'systems' approach to holding microparts.
C Frame Fixtures
Royal Machine & Tool Corp. has developed a series of "C" frame fixtures ranging from a 400MM to 800MM table capacity specially designed by Royal Machine to grip and locate high alloy valve body forgings used in the oil and steam industries.
PinLock Locating and Mounting System
Kurt's new PinLock system makes attaching and removing fixtures, subplates and vises from machining centers precise, fast and easy.