Toolholders & Workholding

HEIDENHAIN's RENCO brand of encoders are well suited and available for use within a variety of mobile robot applications.

Dillon Manufacturing introduces full grip jaws made of 1018 CR steel from 6 inches to 15 inches in diameter, with heights of 2, 4, and 6 inches.

SMW Autoblok's newest air chuck design is the BIG BORE BB-EXL-SC2G.

Doosan has expanded its range of Puma GT series turning centers with four new models: the Puma GT2600, GT2600M, GT2600L and GT2600LM.

The complete machining of cylindrical bores from raw part to precise, controllable tolerances in just one setup on its H Series machining center dramatically reduces tooling and machine cost as well as machining times, according to Heller.

Manufacturing and design engineers thrive on producing new and innovative products, and rely on an efficient process to get them there. Now, there are structural adhesives available to take that process to the next level. 3M Scotch-Weld Acrylic Adhesive DP8425NS and 3M Scotch-Weld low-odor Acrylic Adhesive DP8825NS offer a fast cure time and expand process work time up to 25 minutes.

Designed for precision part clamping, the line of dual-force, precision vises from Palmgren deliver workhold efficiencies and increased productivity by providing the strength and rigidity to hold parts securely and accurately.

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. introduces a new small-diameter indexable rough boring solution for a range not previously available.

NT Tool's Easy Preset Collet Holders are designed to increase setup speeds and minimize downtime on the shop floor.

Manufactured from certified 4140 heat treated steel and shipped with an MSDS to verify, Dillon Jaw Nuts and Keys reportedly provide superior wear resistance, impact resistance, higher tensile strength, and extended jaw nut life compared to jaws made from case hardened 1018 steel.

KERN Microtechnik, a machine manufacturer based in Bavaria, introduced an upgrade of their KERN Micro: An integrated work piece changer.

Aerotech's PlanarDLA integrated, open-frame stages have high dynamics and exceptional geometric performance in a low-profile package.