Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Workholding System",
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 Large, precision chucks are up to 1m size from
Pratt Burnerd International, which we summarised at the time by saying "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".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Hydraulic chuck gains in simplicity, lowers cost from
Pratt Burnerd International: "A hydraulic power chuck, to be shown at EMO, uses a single conventional hydraulic cylinder, so is claimed to be simpler and substantially less expensive than other 2+2 systems currently available".
In April 2007, we covered the news from Kitagawa Europe
concerning its Chick work holding systems - 5-axis work
- take a look at Workholding system boosts 5-axis machining
which says: "Dimensional accuracy and a fast turnaround are keys to winning repeat orders, which is why a workholding system was chosen for ensuring maximum 5-axis machining centre effectivity".
Take a look also at the news release from Roemheld UK, Use one minute to save money in workholding,
as well as Web site update eases workholding system choice from Chick Workholding Solutions,
and Vise design speeds workpiece load/unload from Chick Workholding Solutions.
See also:
Workpieces clamped for 5-sides, 5-axis machining
(August 2006)
Patented clamping system provides up to 40kN clamping force for obstruction-free machining on five sides and allows high speed, continuous 5-axis cutting motion of sculptured surfaces
Help to design a CNC machine vice
(July 2006)
Chick Workholding Solutions has officially invited the CNC Machining marketplace to contribute to the design of a CNC vise (vice) - regarded as a novel concept - before it is released
Electronic kiosk finds workholding system
(July 2006)
Electronic kiosk in the booth of a workholding systems supplier provides fast and easy information allowing users to find their optimal workholding system by inputting machine make or model
Vacuum workholding system scores at MACH 2006
(June 2006)
The outcome of vacuum workholding system maker Vacmagic's participation in the UK's MACH 2006 show from a commercial poit of view far exceeded this British company's expectation
High density machine vices, towers introduced
(April 2006)
Ways to improve machining productivity include a full of array of workholding products that provide precise repeatable part clamping solutions for a broad range of manufacturing applications
Vacuum work holding withstands high cutting forces
(April 2006)
Success of vacuum operated work holding system has been further enhanced by a vacuum intensifier technology, which substantially increases the holding force under heavy cutting conditions
News on the VB DockLock zero-point workholding system from Kurt Manufacturing
(December 2005)
Zero-point workholding integrates with workholding devices such as vices, providing the fastest, most accurate and repeatable method for making setup changes on all types of HMCs and VMCs
Production costs of crankshafts reduced
(November 2005)
Tighter tolerances, extended tool life and the workholding system on 'pick-up' multi-function centres machine automotive crankshafts faster than on conventional machines
Workholding systems have high accuracy
(October 2005)
Hirschmann Engineering is supplying the workholding system for seven of the 600 Centre machine tools being demonstrated at the Productivity Partnership exhibition
Revised machine tool branding launched at IMTS
(October 2004)
In front of over 86,000 visitors, IMTS 2004 in Chicago, USA was the perfect stage for the world launch of the Cincinnati Lamb and Landis company brands
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
Chuck manaufacturer wins International award
(May 2004)
Award-winning workholding specialist Leader Chuck Systems has added to its trophy cabinet - again - by winning the Best Workholding Equipment category at the 2004 International Machine Tool Awards
Transform collet chuck into a jaw chuck quickly
(March 2004)
Mando Adapt and Jaw Adapt can quickly and effectively transform a standard Hainbuch collet chuck into a mandrel for internal workpiece gripping or into a larger capacity jaw chuck
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
Quick-change workholding system is highly accurate
(January 2004)
A pneumatic quick-change workholding system for CNC mills and rotary tables secures the fixture or workholding device in place with 3800 lb. clamping force and a repeatability of 0.0002in
Workholding system maker gains BS EN ISO 9001:2000
(November 2003)
Award-winning workholding specialist Leader Chuck Systems has gained accreditation to BS EN ISO 9001:2000, the new quality management standard that replaces the now obsolete 1994 standard
High-Speed machining system offers burr-free parts
(August 2003)
High-Speed machining system uses a 60,000 rev/min spindle and provides shorter cycle times, fewer secondary operations and superbly clean and accurate, burr-free part machining
Precision collet halves changeover times
(June 2003)
A precision collet chuck used on a multi-axis CNC lathe has halved changeover times and boosted overall machining efficiency at a manufacturer of precious metal findings, stampings and mounts
Cubes' rigidity determines successful cutting
(May 2003)
The rigidity and robustness of heavy duty T-bracket workholding cubes is critical in order to resist the high cutting forces required to cut titanium and exotic steel alloys
Custom Engineered Systems Also Available
(April 2003)
High density, high accuracy and versatility to accommodate different part sizes are benefits of Kurt's new standard SeraLock Towers, Pallets and WedgeLock workholding modules
Lightweight workholding cube dampens vibrations
(April 2003)
Triag's 'Mineral Cube' looks like any other workholding system but weighs the same as a cubed piece of aluminum of the same size, yet has ten times the dampening effect of cast iron
Improved cube access makes the most of M-C use
(October 2002)
In an expanded range of cube-type workholding units, a cruciform, gives access to all four sides of a cube, enabling customers to use the full machining capacity of a machining centre
CNC boosts add productivity and flexibility
(September 2002)
Installation of a CNC lathe and a horizontal machining centre has provided significant productivity and flexibility benefits for a workholding equipment manufacturer
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
Fixtures ensured speed to market
(August 2002)
Quickly designing, manufacturing and supplying bespoke fixtures kept one of Europe's largest producers of shower trays on target
Orders and contest success experienced at MACH
(June 2002)
As well as recording a number of orders during MACH, workholding specialist Leader Chuck Systems also celebrated another success in the International Machine Tool Industry Awards
Modular fixturing system improves productivity
(May 2002)
Inexpensive modular fixture workholding system allows automotive component manufacturer to increase productivity
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
News on the Hainbuch collet-style workholding system from Leader Chuck Systems
(October 2001)
Dunlop Aviation Braking Systems has dramatically reduced its set-up times and improved production efficiency by equipping a CNC mill-turning lathe with the quick-change Hainbuch collet system
Hardinge speeds up pick-up spindle VTL working
(April 2001)
The revolutionary Hardinge / EMAG joint venture produced VL machines provide a guaranteed load / unload time of 4 - 6 seconds - chip to chip - which is critical for cycles of 30 sec and less
Workholding system helps maximise M-C benefits
(April 2001)
Chick workholding system helps to maximises return on Heller machining centre investment at IMI Norgren for machining pneumatic control equipment components
Collet chucks range is comprehensive
(October 2000)
ATS low profile true length collet chucks, which are designed for use with all 'A' type and selected flat nose spindle machines, have adjustable TIR and concentricity
Kitagawa at Tooling 2000
(September 2000)
Hands-on demonstrations - highlighting the productivity benefits of Kitagawa's vast range of shopfloor solutions - will be the keynote of the company's presentations at Tooling 2000