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High-density workholding can squeeze more productivity from your machining center
Since the dawn of CNC milling, machinists have been trying to squeeze more parts onto the table and position them quicker. That's because to a machinist, it's all about reducing setup time and cranking out more parts per hour.
Tips for using zero-point clamping systems
If your shop is looking for a low-cost, simple and effective way to reduce setup time, consider zero-point clamping.
Park Precision Adopts Zero-Point Clamping for Faster Setup
Part manufacturers are examining every aspect of the production process, from cutting tool parameters to workholding methods, to find ways to reduce costs and improve quality. Conversations with metalworking professionals have revealed a heightened awareness of the role that nonmachining changeover time plays in manufacturing costs.
Workholding Insights: 5-Axis Machining
Insights and important lessons conventional machines provide students training to join the workforce as a machinist.
Workholding lessons: Turning Performance
Don't be intimidated by programming. The most difficult task of machining is holding the part.
Precision Workholding Q&a: 5-Axis Machining
EMUGE-FRANKEN precision workholding product manager emphasizes tighter tolerances and complex geometries in Q&A about evolving manufacturing challenges.
Zero Is The Point: 5-Axis Machining
Reducing setup time between jobs and enabling a machine tool to spend more time producing chips boosts the bottom line.
A Gripping 5-Axis Milling Tale
The five-axis milling process continues to expand and evolve as machine tools and tooling become more capable.
Custom Workholding
New machining projects and ones requiring improved throughput can benefit from a custom engineered workholding system from Kurt Manufacturing Co.
Automated Workholding, Fixturing, Conveying and Gaging
Machining process designers looking to increase their market advantage will find the answer with Kurt's integrated custom engineered systems.
Fixture Pro modular Dovetail Vises and Adapter Bases
Two of the three new vises are engineered to use with Jergens Quick-Loc™ pallet system and include industry standard patterns 52mm and 96mm. With a single drive screw, Quick-Loc™ provides fast and repeatable fixture changes for small tooling platforms. A square aluminum adapter base provides the connection to either of the two patterns.
Triag Modular Workholders
Triag workholding systems from Advanced Machine & Engineering/Hennig Inc. combine the characteristics and performance of a dedicated fixture in a modular platform.
