Toolholding & Workholding

Products • November 17, 2022

Lockable Indexing Plungers GN 814

Lockable indexing plungers GN 814 of stainless steel have the same basic functions as JW Winco's tried and tested selection of indexing plungers. What's new is the clever addition of a locking function for greater safety and security. This is accomplished with a lock integrated into the black plastic head. On types A and AK, the plunger pin is secured in the front position by turning the key 180 degrees and removing it.

Articles • October 13, 2022 • Alan Richter

Beyond tried-and-true tool holding

Selecting the right toolholder for an application requires understanding some of the available options to enhance accuracy.

Products • September 30, 2022

ES/EM 97 Position Switches

The actuator heads can be easily fastened, replaced or turned in 90o steps with four captive screws. The switching inserts can be removed after opening the screw-free cover – simplifying installation. With these features, steute aims to make its ES/EM 97 series universally applicable throughout the automation industry. Accordingly, it has a wide range of actuators (various fulcrum levers, roller levers, spring rods...) and dimensions to EN 50047, the prevalent standard for automation technology.

Products • September 29, 2022

RV24 Robotic Gripper

The compact Kurt RV24 Gripper comes standard with integrated electronics featuring sensors that ensure fingers and parts are in place and ready for production. High-strength aluminum alloy keeps gripper weight to a minimum while a hard-coat finish reduces wear and increases life in the field. New gripper size allows for smaller part handling, lighter minimum clamping force and easier storage where space is a premium. The RV24 is designed to work with a range of robotic applications and can perform well on cobots or smaller robots.

Products • August 17, 2022

LCxx6 Encoders

The LC xx6 series offers the same mounting profile as its LC 1x5 / LC 4x5 encoders, though the newest LC 116 and LC 416 offer a different internal optimized scanning system which makes them easier to deploy. This scanning design utilizes true optimized optics, which ensures clear imaging even with contamination and condensation.

Products • August 11, 2022

5-Axis Machine Vises

The design makes them the ideal solution for machining simple to complicated jobs. In addition, their unique round design allows for five-sided access to workpieces. The vises occupy less space and reduce the amount of vise interference.

Products • July 7, 2022

Online Store for Segen Quick Change System

The online store is divided into three categories, helping quickly guide visitors to their area of interest. The store features Tooling Tech's full catalog of Segen quick-change cylinder locks, knobs and fasteners suited for clamping and work holding in a variety of industries and applications as well as the full thermoforming and blow molding catalogs.

Products • June 23, 2022

82L-3E Series Power Clamps

When it comes to flawlessly clamping and positioning workpieces, the flexible, adjustable and enclosed 82L-3E Series Power Clamps are the perfect choice for users. Specifically, the 82L-3E's opening angle can be quickly adjusted with just one tool, which helps guarantee maximum flexibility of use.

Articles • June 22, 2022

Toolholders help shop’s reputation

Rego-Fix's powRgrip allows Symmetrix Composite Tooling to confidently run parts overnight or longer.

Products • June 17, 2022

GN 860 Series Pneumatic Clamps

The pneumatic clamps of the GN 860 series now have hardened, ground bearing bushings and tempered bearing pins for significantly reduced wear. No meaningful alterations were observed in testing for over 250,000 cycles. Structural reinforcement of the sheet steel housing reduces wear-inducing vibrations during operation, which makes a difference even under lower loads. And, finally, the new one-way restrictor in the cylinder enables smoother travel to extend the lifespan of the piston.

Videos • May 26, 2022

Toolholders help shop’s reputation

Symmetrix Composite Tooling Inc. discusses how a unique collet-holding system from Rego-Fix Tool Corp. helped the shop eliminate cutting tools from pulling out of holders. n

Products • May 25, 2022

PressFit ExI 11xx Encoders

Developed in collaboration with global motor manufacturers, HEIDENHAIN's new PressFit encoders include a "PressFit" flange that can be secured in a motor housing through a frictional connection, using a specially designed tolerance sleeve. This innovative system promises to support automation efforts by easing mounting requirements, leading to less mounting time being required.