Workholding

Lyndex-Nikken IMTS 2024 Booth Visit

Tom Dang, vice president of Lyndex-Nikken, introduces a new workholding product aimed at improving shop throughput. The presentation highlights its zero point system, known for its compact design and high repeatability. The video also showcases reversible jaws for different workpieces and a user-friendly tombstone automation system. The insights emphasize incremental investment in automation, allowing one operator to efficiently manage multiple machines.

Hardinge takes action to facilitate sale process and continue industry leadership

Hardinge Inc., a global leader and provider of advanced machine tool, manufacturing, and workholding solutions, has entered into an agreement in principle on an asset purchase agreement (APA) with an affiliate of Centre Lane Partners to sell substantially all of the company’s business lines’ operations and assets. 

Modular Pull Clamping System from Fixtureworks

The cylindrical body design on this innovative clamping system is ideal for machining from 5 sides with no tool interference and no need for additional machining setup. It can be used as a mechanical zero point clamping system for quick fixture change with precise dual contact that provides 0.005 mm locating repeatability. Clamping screws are used with the modules for precise locating and clamping. Learn more

Gripper Inserts

The lineup includes solid carbide grippers for high wear and high load applications. While the SofTop™ urethane grippers are available in a variety of durometers and are permanently bonded to a 300 series stainless steel pad. The non-marking, non-staining urethane provides excellent protection against damage on delicate work surfaces.

Linear Actuator L

The Linear Actuator FAULHABER L product family is designed for high performances in compact dimensions, it supports large input speed or high output force. It is well-suited for a wide range of applications like robotics, industrial machines and laboratory equipment. A large number of reduction ratios, uniformly distributed, are available to select the most appropriate configuration to fit various force or speed operating points as required by the application.

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.