Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Clamping Systems",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Tool and work holding equipment sales up 27% from
Schunk Intec, which we summarised at the time by saying "Tool and work holding equipment manufacturer, Schunk Intec, has reported invoiced sales up by 27% by Q3 2007, and is exapnding operations in the UK".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Pallet system allows unmanned machining from
Fastems Divisions, Helvar: "A valve manufacturer's aim of having at least every third shift unmanned was achieved by automating the loading/unloading work pieces using a pallet handling/storage system".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Gleason Corporation
concerning its Genesis 210H Hobbing Machine
- take a look at Hobbing machine cuts gears without coolant
which says: "Designed for dry machining of gears, a gear hobbing machine has its work area is completely isolated from the machine bed to minimize thermal expansion caused by contact with hot chips".
Take a look also at the news release from Roemheld UK, Magnetic clamp resists rubber temperatures,
as well as New customer base for Abas from ABAS Software AG,
and Machine tool work clamping systems are accurate from Hyfore Engineering.
See also:
EN9100 (Aerospace series) won by engineering firm
(November 2006)
Hirschmann has received EN9100 (Aerospace series) for the manufacturer of rod ends, spherical bearings, axial shaft seals, fixturing, palletising and handling systems
Precision gundrill spindle reaches 35,000 rev/min
(September 2006)
Specially designed for gundrilling of high-precision holes in ejector sleeves, medical and aerospace components, a deep-hole gundrilling machines achieves speeds from 1,000 to 35,000 rev/min
High speed machining centres introduced
(August 2006)
High speed machining centres include a tool storage tower which was developed to cut changeover time in half, while also offering unparalleled flexibility and scalability for large workpieces
Grasping the need for sensors
(July 2006)
We use observation and logical design to replicate and enhance the human process, writes Ian Greenhalgh and Russell Smith likes to look at the application first hand and to prove the sensor
Clamp attaches power and instrumentation cabling
(June 2006)
Downhole equipment designer ALC has developed a new cable clamp to attach power and instrumentation cabling to downhole tubing
Hydraulic clamps hold smaller parts precisely
(May 2006)
Workholding range has single and double acting ram's with a broad range of mounting options, compact metric block cylinders and an extended range of HydraClamps for 360 deg holding
Workhold and diechange products raise efficiency
(April 2006)
Innovative products for workholding and die change are designed to help companies of all sizes work harder and smarter as they strive to implement 'Lean' manufacturing principles
Vices allow free access to 5-axis workpieces
(April 2006)
Vices - with a range of special jaws - designed specifically for the rapidly developing 5-axis market enable free access to the workpiece for complete machining on all sides, in a single set up
Fixtures changed over accurately, repeatably
(February 2006)
A system that offers accurate and repeatable change over of fixtures as well as dramatically reducing set up times will be shown at MACH 2006 alongside other workholding developments
Vices are designed for 5-axis, 5-side machining
(February 2006)
Vices with a range of jaws are designed specifically for the rapidly developing 5-axis market and enable free access to the workpiece for complete machining on all sides, in a single set-up
Kurt to sell chuck clamping in North America
(December 2005)
Kurt Manufacturing has been appointed exclusive North American marketing agent for Leader Chuck clamping systems and the deal will be effective from January 1, 2006
Hydraulic workholding systems described
(November 2005)
Catalogue details a range of hydraulic workholding systems designed to speed up the loading, unloading and clamping of parts in jigs and assemblies
Mould machining system combines HSC and EDM
(October 2005)
Mould machining system combines high speed cutting and EDM technology in one system to significantly reduce mould-making production lead times and costs
Mould machining system combines HSC and EDM
(October 2005)
Mould machining system combines high speed cutting (HSC) and EDM technology in one system to significantly reduce mould-making production lead times and costs
Tool holders and shrink fit systems introduced
(October 2005)
An existing range of tool holders, clamping systems and accessories introduced at EMO include MQL clamping sets based on the four-point clamping technology
Fixture enables machining of pre-formed sheets
(August 2005)
Special fixture developed for clamping pre-formed aluminium sheets during machining enables manufacture of lightest possible fuselage parts without any loss of quality
VMC has high contour accuracy for moulds
(June 2005)
Linear drives along all axes for maximum dynamic response, exceptional productivity, high contour accuracy and surface quality characterise a vertical machining centre
Modular fixture building simplified
(June 2005)
Aimed at reducing the cost of modular fixture building, a new system - the basic elements of which are L and U profiles - is more accessible and easier to assemble
Quick clamping block reduces 5-axis set-up times
(March 2005)
Quick clamping block offers flexible and highly efficient 5-axis machining designed to dramatically reduce set-up times, saving resource, time and money
Freeze clamping grips small parts securely
(March 2005)
Freeze clamping enables secure and plane-parallel freezing of small, flat workpieces on to its clamping surface using only a little water and in just a few seconds
Tool maker adds HMC to cope with chuck demand
(July 2004)
Another HMC with twin pallet changer has been installed at a toolmaker's factory to meet increased European demand for its workholding products, principally chuck jaws for lathes
Lathe chuck jaw demand brings in new HMC to cope
(June 2004)
HMC with twin pallet changer capable of taking heavy fixture loading has been installed at a tool maker to meet increased demand from Europe for its workholding products
Compact tool and cutter grinder produces miracles
(May 2004)
Launched at Grind Tec, in Germany, a compact CNC tool grinder has the power, strength and working envelope usually attributed to a much larger machine
Machining centre machines long, thin parts
(April 2004)
For machining small to medium batches of window and door frame components as well as long, thin parts, a 3-axis machining centre is also economical and productive for one-off components
Milling and drill small parts at high speeds
(April 2004)
Conventional CNC machining is not always the most economic solution when milling small parts in batch production, which is why a modular 'in-line' CNC machining system has been developed
Power 'outages' may mean more heavy machine tools
(December 2003)
Following the 'power outages' in Europe and the US, a Czech machine tool builder is readying itself for the next round of new power station building and seeks new US and UK agents
Centre machines windows/doors productively
(October 2003)
Intended for small to medium batch manufacture of window and door frame components from aluminium or steel profile a machining centre performs highly productive milling and boring operations
Hard turning and ball track milling need rigidity
(October 2003)
The installation of two Emag twin-spindle turning and ball-track milling machines fitted with four Hainbuch clamping heads has enabled GKN Driveline, to move hard turning and ball-track milling
Manual toggle clamps secure parts accurately
(June 2003)
A series of four manual toggle clamps offer fast and accurate fixing of components to all types of work surface
Twin machining centre system performs end-working
(November 2002)
Machining the ends of various types of components simultaneously is carrried out essentially by a twin machining centre system without having to move or reposition the component
Hydraulically clamp workpieces without pressure!
(August 2002)
A novel combination of hydraulic and mechanical clamping retains clamping force so workpieces, awaiting machining, may be clamped onto the fixture well in advance of when they are required
Time to take a look at hydraulic clamping?
(August 2002)
Hydraulic clamping of components for machining on conventional or pallet type machining centres ensure consistent clamping forces and reduce downtime
Clamp on four sides, machine three faces
(July 2002)
Representing a new departure in 4th and 5th axis machining, a core/faceplate assembly offers four sided clamping together with three face machining
Twin-sided workholding system ousts bed clamps
(March 2002)
A complete workholding solution has enabled a hydraulics manufacturter to reduce the production time for its latest hydraulic valve manifolds