Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Gripping Force",
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 Solid carbide drills' heads are replaceable from
WNT (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "Numerous new and innovative cutting tools to be displayed at MACH 2008 include solid carbide drilling with the versatility of a replaceable head system".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Rotary indexer takes heavier loads from
Hardinge Machine Tools: "Robust rotary indexer takes heavier radial and axial loads and offers greater accuracy and more spindle clearance and tooling access".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Pratt Burnerd International
concerning its Large diameter chucks
- take a look at Large, precision chucks are up to 1m size
which says: "Large chucks - up to 1m - are now being produced for high quality, high accuracy turning, providing minimum set up times, maximum gripping force and ease of use".
Take a look also at the news release from Hardinge Machine Tools, Quick-change collets improve productivity,
as well as Collets offer quicker lathe changeovers from Hardinge Machine Tools,
and Hydraulic chuck gains in simplicity, lowers cost from Pratt Burnerd International.
See also:
Assembly gripper has centre bore
(February 2007)
Devised with a centre bore in the gripper, a device can be used for installing a camera or for feeding or gripping over length workpieces.and can simplify operations in a wide variety of industries
Finger gripper has centre bore
(December 2006)
Schunk, a workholding specialist has developed a gripper solution for individual specialist requirements
Precise rotary indexer takes large workpieces
(November 2006)
Indexing/rotary table system provides users with rapid part positioning and enables a diverse range of milling operations (spiral, linear, arc, etc) on large, complex workpieces
Precision fixtures and chucks to be exhibited
(April 2006)
Workholding systems provider is to launch non-standard standard fixtures, many of which are manufactured from mild steel instead of CI, and two new Forkhardt chucks at MACH 2006
Over 100 exhibitors show new products at MACH 2006
(April 2006)
With only six weeks to go until MACH 2006 opens, more than 100 of the exhibitors have now been independently verified as having 'New at MACH' products or services at the show
CNC lathe interpolates 3-axis complex parts
(March 2006)
The latest 7-axis fixed-head Boley BE42-Y CNC lathe with Y-axis cross-feed to one of its two 12-station all-driven turrets enables complex three-axis interpolation
High density workholding made for millers
(February 2006)
Concentric clamping system provides the ultimate in highest density workholding for maximum productivity and high precision in machining centers, milling machines and grinders
Y-axis feed gives CNC lathe more flexibility
(December 2005)
Developed to produce very complex multiple mill/turn features on components up to 42mm diameter in a single 'one-hit' cycle, a seven-axis fixed-head CNC automatic now incorporates a Y-axis cross-feed
Fixed head auto gets Y-axis to turret
(January 2005)
Developed to accurately produce very complex mill/turn components up to 42mm diameter, a CNC automatic lathe now has Y-axis cross-feed to one of two turrets, performs eccentric cross-milling
Air gripper lowers manipulator costs
(January 2005)
Compact height of a low profile air gripper,allows it to stay close to a manipulator, thus greatly reducing bending moments and thereby allowing the use of a lower cost manipulator
Low profile air gripper saves space
(August 2004)
Using a low profile design to save space and reduce bending moments, a low profile air gripper remains close to the manipulator to which it is attached
Swivel/gripper modules are fast and save space
(August 2004)
Integrated swivel/gripper modules provide ultra-compact handling solution for pick-and-place applications and offer freely-adjustable swivel angle of up to 210s and fast cycle times
Top face operated chucks expanded to 500mm
(July 2004)
A top face-operated concentric clamping chuck system range that enables chucks to be grouped closely together has been extended to larger diameters - up to 500mm
Precision workholding systems to be displayed
(February 2004)
Workholding equipment supplier will be displaying innovative and precision chucking systems for use on vertical and horizontal machining centres, milling machines and grinders
Through-hole feature extends chuck capability
(February 2004)
By simply adding a through-hole to an award winning chuck having a concentric clamping system, the result is unobstructed on-centre through component drilling, reaming and tapping
Collet chuck transformed into mandrel or jaw unit
(February 2004)
An adaptive jaw system that quickly quickly and cost-effectively transforms a collet chuck into a mandrel and jaw chucking system will be shown at the forthcoming UK MACH 2004 machine tool show
Novel chucking system gains Scandinavian orders
(February 2004)
Workholding specialist Leader Chuck Systems has announced its latest clutch of export orders from Scandinavia for its award-winning MultiChuck MMY top face-operated concentric clamping system
Universal jaw mechanism accepts different rivets
(June 2003)
A breakthrough in the design of a universal jaw mechanism for a blind riveting tool, enables different sizes and types of rivet to be easily accommodated and extends the life of the jaws
Twin-spindle turning centre is highly productive
(May 2003)
Turning centre simultaneously machines with three tools and combines first and second operations using 8 CNC axes, twin-spindles and two 12-station, two-axis driven tool turrets
Low cost strips up machine tool productivity
(November 2002)
Low-cost multiple vice modular strips can be utilised singly or collectively - in line with throughput requirements and budgets - to boost productivity on VMCs, HMCs, millers and grinders
Insert end mills are tough, but sharp too
(August 2002)
Indexable insert end mills from 16 to 50mm diameter combine the strength and geometry of solid carbide with the economy and benefits of indexable inserts
Quick-change chucks halve manufacturing times
(March 2002)
Production times on clutch housings have been halved following the installation of quick-change chucks on multi-axis CNC turning machines at a heavy automotive manufacturing site in Ireland
Program chuck jaw movements and gripping force
(March 2002)
Patented programmable powered chuck at MACH 2002, allows the control of jaw stroke, jaw engagement/ retraction start/stop, gripping force and speed of movement to be program-controlled
Double up on workloading to your M-Cs, grinders
(February 2002)
Multi-jaw vice workholding can effectively double the workholding capacity of vertical and horizontal machining centres, milling machines and grinders
Twin-mode CNC lathe uses three tools at once
(February 2002)
Acting as a fixed head or bar chucking lathe this highly productive machine deploys three-tool simultaneous cutting
Collets improve run-out for tooling
(January 2002)
The ER/ESX collets, manufactured to DIN 6499-B, set new standards of run-out and repeatability of 6 microns for types ER16 to ER40 whilst being priced at standard collet cost
Multi-jaw vice startles with productivity gains
(August 2001)
A multi-jaw vice system improve the workholding capacity of vertical and horizontal machining centres, milling machines and surface grinders
Improve machining centre workholding capacity
(July 2001)
As well as highlighting its own-brand CNC rotating power chuck and self-contained pneumatic chuck ranges, Leader Chuck Systems will be launching the MultiVice MMCC multi-jaw vice system
Vice gives 180% CNC milling productivity increase
(July 2001)
A 180 per cent increase in CNC milling productivity is being achieved with Leader Chuck System's newly-introduced MultiVice MMCC multi-jaw vice system at precision machinist John Bissett
Rebuilder manufactures new CNC grinders too
(June 2001)
In addition to its machine rebuilding and retrofitting services, IMTS also designs and manufactures a range of new grinding machines including CNC cylindrical grinders
Multi-jaw vice doubles machine tool work capacity
(May 2001)
Leader Chuck Systems' fast, precise and multi-productive MultiVice MMCC multi-jaw vice can effectively double the workholding capacity of vertical and horizontal machining centres
True parallel gripping motion in confined spaces
(March 2000)
Parker Pneumatic has introduced the P5G-A Series range of parallel grippers, designed specifically for low-cost factory automation applications