Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Workholding 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 CNC turning centres machine in one set-up from
600 Group, which we summarised at the time by saying "To provide simple and cost effective machining of more complex components CNC turning centres combine operations in one set-up, offering faster cycle times and automatic parts handling".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Small workpiece fixture changeover speeded up from
Chick Workholding Solutions: "A modular subplate designed for small workpiece fixturing helps produce a pallet changing system that allows for seamless and fast changeover between jobs".
In January 2008, we covered the news from 600 Group
- take a look at UK machine tool group growth continues
which says: "The UK's 600 Group of machine tool businesses has achieved growth, with good results from each of its manufacturers and substantial sales growth by the UK distributor 600 Centre".
Take a look also at the news release from Datron Dynamics, Machining centre uses micro tools for HSM,
as well as 5-axis machine grinds different broaches from Schneeberger, J,
and Workholding angle boss mounts in 6in vices from Kurt Manufacturing.
See also:
Live and dead centres support large parts
(December 2007)
For turning, boring or grinding large rotational pats, a seies of live and dead centres an be selected according to machine rev/min, machine type and accuracy considerations
Chucks and collets add on 'solutions' service
(December 2007)
Manufacturers of workholding equipment, such as collets and chucks, are now having to offer 'solutions' with production engineering know-how, and not just products
UK machine tool group notes 'best EMO ever'
(November 2007)
UK CNC lathe builder reported that machines on its EMO 2007 stand were sold before the end of the show and orders taken were 45% above EMO 2005
Compact bar feeder fits restricted spaces
(October 2007)
Three recently updated models of bar feeders include a compact design that handles bar of 5-51mm diameter and up to 2080mm long for use in restricted spaces
Large, precision chucks are up to 1m size
(September 2007)
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
Chuck manufacturer expands machining facility
(August 2007)
Lathe chuck and centres manufacturer, Pratt Burnerd International, is to invest GBP 600,000 in machin tools and equipment to meet a substantial increase in demand
UK machine tool builder takes four EMO stands
(July 2007)
Claiming to be Europe's largest lathes manufacturer and the UK's largest machine tool builder, the 600 Group will be occupying four stands at EMO 2007
600 group controls Toyoda machine tool spares
(June 2007)
Toyoda-Mitsui Seiki machine tool spares and service is now the responsibility of the 600 Group - the group's 600 Centre also markets the machine tools in the UK
CNC drill sharpener offered on 20% discount
(May 2007)
Offering a 20% discount deal, a CNC drill sharpener combines CNC 4-axis sharpening of a wide range of twin flute drill point types, with simple, one-touch operation
Hydraulics choice determines precision workholding
(February 2007)
Hydraulic fixture manufacturer only uses high quality hydraulic components to maintain its reputation for providing precision workholding systems
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
More automation systems for EDM intrroduced
(September 2006)
Four innovative work handling automation systems for EDM and machining systems shown at IMTS 2006 include work pallet handling, a damped pallet system and heavy duty clamping
Vibration-damped palletisation reduces tool wear
(September 2006)
Vibration-damped workpiece palletisation improves the quality of the surface finish which reduces the amount of polishing time (by a factor of 5) and significantly reduces tool wear (by 30%)
News on the Workholding systems from Chick Workholding Solutions
(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
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
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
Hydraulic cylinders suit workholding systems
(April 2006)
A series of hydraulic cylinders offer a compact and cost effective method of moving, positioning or clamping tools or workpieces in a variety of automation and machine tool systems
Automatic chuck raises CNC grinder performance
(April 2006)
An automatic hydraulic chuck for ANCA CNC grinding machines has improved performance in several areas including changover times, blank rigidity and automated loading reliability
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
Workholding systems enable 'lights out' machining
(March 2006)
Work handling company reveals a range of workhandling systems to produce small series parts but with round-the-clock, lights-out utilisation from machining centres
Three different workholding systems changed in 31s
(February 2006)
Tim Thorburn, of Craftsman Tools was the overall winner of the Roemheld Stark Zero Point Time Trial after taking just 31 seconds to change over three different workholding systems
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
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
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
Vibration-damped pallets betters surface finish
(October 2005)
Vibration-damped palletisation Improves the quality of the surface finish which reduces the amount of polishing time - in customer tests surface finish was improved by a factor of 5
Workholding supplier scores in North America
(July 2005)
Pratt Burnerd America is a success story - it has gone from strength to strength and one of the very first employees, B J Lillibridge, has been made vice president/director
Innovative workholding improves productivity
(October 2004)
Latest Custom Engineered Workholding brochure is loaded with innovative custom workholding fixtures and tombstones for specific parts and processes to maximise machining center output
Special tooling configured to machine 'exotics'
(September 2004)
Special tooling employs steel shanks with carbide or polycrystalline diamond (PCD) inserts and is configured for a wide range of applications such as machining Inconels and Titanium and its alloys
UK subsidiary now supplies Hirschmann EDM tooling
(August 2004)
Hirschmann tools are now being supplied and supported in the UK and Ireland by Hirschmann Engineering UK, now wholly owned by Hirschmann Holdings, Germany
Machine tool builder reports excellent MACH orders
(May 2004)
600 Group is reporting a substantial 32% increase in enquiries across the Group companies during MACH 2004 and is claiming over GBP 1 million worth of orders received during the show
Collet manufacturer now has most types in stock
(April 2004)
Crawford Collets says that 12 months after moving into its new manufacturing plant, and only six months after opening a precision grinding facility, it has over 33,000 collets in stock
'Three-in-one' purchase incentive announced
(April 2004)
600 Group company, 600 Finance is offering visitors to the MACH 2004 exhibition an exclusive 'three-in-one' purchase incentive on its industry-leading machine tools
Work and toolholding systems look to the future
(March 2004)
At MACH 2004, a workholding specialist will be demonstrating its ability to provide work and toolholding systems suited to the future production requirements of its customers
News on the Standard and special tool and workholding systems from Crawford Collets
(March 2004)
Proven range of standard and special tool and workholding systems that has been developed and refined to suit the ever-changing production needs of users will be shown at MACH 2004