52/96 Zero-Point Workholding System

Mate Precision Technologies, a leading provider of innovative workholding solutions, has introduced a series of new enhancements for its 52/96 zero point workholding system. Featured at Mate's booth during IMTS 2024, the enhancements are said to help customers solve a wide range of metalworking challenges quickly and efficiently.

Among the innovations on display during IMTS 2024 were:

• Machinable Hard Jaws — Mate’s new machinable hard jaws allow users to create custom profiles from blank jaws. Customers can request Mate to customize the hard jaws with delivery usually in 10 days or less; or they can order blank profiles to customize in-house.
• DynoGrip ER Collet Chucks — These collet chucks provide an easy and reliable solution for holding round parts during milling operations. The industry-standard ER32 and ER40 collets accommodate diameters from 2 mm (0.08") to 32 mm (1.26").
• DynoGrip Direct Mount Vise — A wider body provides additional flexibility and allows for direct bolting to a machine bed, pallet or other fixture. It includes two 10 mm counterbores on center, 100 mm apart for direct mounting. 
• DynoMount Lower Profile Pyramid — This three-sided pyramid is designed for more compact machining spaces.

The 52/96 zero-point workholding system includes vises, bases, and mounting systems that are manufactured in Minnesota. Engineered to maximize holding power for 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining centers, Mate workholding not only reduces setup times and process variability, it offers best-in-class accuracy and repeatability in a compact, quick change, modular design.

Mate’s workholding system includes: 

• Mate DynoGrip self-centering vises feature maximum holding power in a compact system with minimal part movement and zero-point quality engagement with a rigid four-post pull stud pattern. The vises come in 13 sizes and 3 widths.
• Mate DynoLock quick change bases provide zero-point quality engagement with the same four-post stud pattern and best-in-class holding power, center accuracy and repeatability and is available in 11 size variations.
• Mate DynoMount system expands machine capacity and flexibility with tombstones, pyramids, risers, and dual right-angle mounts that feature the same zero-point quality engagement for four-point stud patterns.

The Mate 52/96 workholding system also includes QuickSpecs, Mate’s unique product identification system, allowing real-time access to critical user data, CAD models, and potential integration into business systems. Additionally, the product supports common robotic interfaces and palletizing systems to support factory automation. The Mate workholding system is backed by sophisticated technical support, unsurpassed product quality, responsive customer service, and Mate’s industry-leading 100-percent satisfaction guarantee.