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Miscellaneous machine tool equipment (fixtures, rotary tables etc.)
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Universal offer competitive 4-plane balancer
Universal balancing is offering a four-plane dynamic balancing machine for the same price or lower than two-plane units for working with single-part to multi-link propulsion shaft assemblies. Brochure available
News from Universal Balancing (14 April 2008)
Gantry loads/unloads large parts
On show at MACH 2008 will be part feeding system, which is an integrated gantry system for automatically feeding, unloading and storing bulk components. Brochure available
News from Kitagawa Europe (13 March 2008)
Pneumatic rotary indexing table is cost-effective
Pneumatic rotary indexing tables provide a flexible, cost-effective alternative to electrical models, and are said to be ideal for semi-automatic machines. Brochure available
News from Festo (11 March 2008)
Rotary indexer takes heavier loads
Robust rotary indexer takes heavier radial and axial loads and offers greater accuracy and more spindle clearance and tooling access.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools ( 3 January 2008)
Swivelling, rotating table has high accuracy
A trunnion mounted swivelling and rotating table, which has temperature regulated to +/-0.25 deg C, can achieve workpiece accuracy to within three seconds of arc.
News from Deckel Grinders (18 December 2007)
High productivity NC rotary tables
The MR201 and TW2180 high productivity NC rotary tables from Kitagawa Europe are capable fo a clamping torque of 820 Nm from a 0.5 MPa pneumatic supply. Brochure available
News from Kitagawa Europe (22 October 2007)
Bearings dampen rotary tables' vibration
To achieve good machined workpiece surface qualities and dimensional consistency, a bearing support system for rotary tables dampens vibrations and improves rigidity. Brochure available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (28 September 2007)
Indexing plungers/plate mount range expanded
Indexing plungers have a hardened steel plunger pin, a zinc die-cast, zinc-plated mounting plate, and a knob of matte black glass fiber reinforced nylon plastics.
News from Winco (24 September 2007)
Two-axis positioning system used on VMCs
A 2-axis positioning system used in a 3-axis vertical machining centre eliminates the use of sine plates nd other expensive fixtures for angular milling.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools (13 September 2007)
NC rotary indexing tables are modular
Modular NC rotary indexing tables offering a greater flexibility of applications and the ability to extend to 2-axis with up to four spindles. Brochure available
News from Roemheld UK (23 August 2007)
High precision indexer is high speed
A high-speed rotary indexing unit offers high precision positioning with accurate repeatability for positioning parts on CNC milling machines and machining centres.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools ( 3 July 2007)
Add a fourth axis to your 3-axis machining centre
The easiest and most ready way to add a fourth NC axis to a 3-axis machining centre or milling/boring machine is to fit an NC rotary table or indexer.
News from Rotary Precision Instruments UK (28 June 2007)
Rotary tables support 5-axis CNC machining
For precision 5-axis machining some machine tools require a rotary table with speed, clamping power and build quality for reliable production of parts to very close tolerances.
News from Rotary Precision Instruments UK (22 June 2007)
Rotary indexer cuts production run by 19.4h
User application article Rotary indexer produced a 23% reduction in cycle time or 19.4h/production run and reduced the total production run cycle time from 5 days plus overtime to 4 days assuming a 2 shift per day operation.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools (11 May 2007)
Gantry boosts CNC machine tool productivity
An ntegrated gantry system for automatically feeding, unloading and storing bulk workpieces raises productivity of many CNC lathes, grinders, rolling equipment and machining centres. Brochure available
News from Kitagawa Europe (18 April 2007)
Positioning indicators are clear and accurate
Elesa's Clayton brand of positioning indicators has a reputation for clarity, accuracy and robustness - their PW12 does not disappoint. Brochure available
News from Elesa (UK) (29 March 2007)
Borosilicate glass tube lights up machining
User application article Tough borosilicate glass tube lights from Waldmann Lighting are used to provide high-quality illumination for the machining operations of RLC Callender, a leading turbine blade manufacturer. Brochure available
News from Waldmann Lighting (20 March 2007)
Comfortable clamping handles made in SS
Comfortable clamping handles are now available in stainless steel and feature the allowing the partial tightening with a limited arc, then release and reverse to tighten again. Brochure available
News from Elesa (UK) (21 February 2007)
2-stage hydraulic breather cap
This tank filler cap for hydraulic systems has two selectable modes to accommodate transportation and use of the equipment. Brochure available
News from Elesa (UK) ( 5 February 2007)
Slide module makes compact machining centre
A very compactly dimensioned 3-axis slide module provide a precise, self-contained, high-performance CNC 3-axis machining centre within a very small envelope.
News from Bruce Engineering ( 1 February 2007)
Non-rotating static balancing machine
User application article A non-rotating static balancing machine from Universal Balancing has been instrumental in the successful launch of a rocket into space. Brochure available
News from Universal Balancing ( 1 January 2007)
Clamp gets SS male studded version
Elesa's stainless GN5334 male studded version of its classic 5 lobe clamping knob series demonstrates the optimised efficiency of a design that is "just right" as a long-standing ergonomic format. Brochure available
News from Elesa (UK) ( 6 December 2006)
Lighting withstands machine tool chips
User application article Although acrylic can be ideal in many machinery lighting applications, it does tend to scratch if hit by flying machine tool chips, so borosilicate glass tubes are recommended. Brochure available
News from Waldmann Lighting (27 November 2006)
Precise rotary indexer takes large workpieces
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.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools (14 November 2006)
Digital measuring made for dynamic balancing
An extremely accurate, lower priced digital measuring system for virtually any manual one- or two-plane dynamic balancer is simple to operate. Brochure available
News from Universal Balancing (31 October 2006)
Custom products kill surface bacteria
Elesa now has products that actively kill bacteria on their surface; a whole new type of soft touch products which are more comfortable to hold - each of these required major technological advances. Brochure available
News from Elesa (UK) (24 October 2006)
Bound catalogue for standard machine elements
In today's internet age it is unusual for a company to invest very large amounts of time and resources in a large bound catalogue - but that is exactly what Elesa has done. Brochure available
News from Elesa (UK) (13 October 2006)
Selecting robot spindles made easier by Dynomax.
Technical background article Matrix matches Dynomax spindles to robotic payload requirements offering spindle expertise to robotic system integrators and OEM's
News from Dynomax (10 October 2006)
Low-cost rotary table for EDM use is rustproof
A fully water and rustproof precision rotary table for EDM users is equipped with a 100mm diameter stainless steel table, ready drilled and tapped to accept a chuck or component fixture. Brochure available
News from Kitagawa Europe ( 4 September 2006)
Heavy-duty SS locking pins introduced
Heavy-duty stainless steel additions to a range of button handle locking pins are now available in two-ball and four-ball (high tension) versions in various diameter and grip length sizes.
News from Coburg Engineering (21 August 2006)
UK rotary tables' sales are 'booming'
Leading workholding and ancillary equipment supplier Kitagawa Europe has reported booming sales of rotary tables following the UK launch of its 'X configuration' models at MACH 2006. Brochure available
News from Kitagawa Europe (16 August 2006)
Rotary indexing units reduce machining ops
Rotary indexing products are reducing machining operations and part cycle times; cutting stop-start production; minimising the need for operator interventions and improving part accuracy.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools (10 August 2006)
Robotic arm spindles combat contamination
In cooperation with Fanuc Robotics' America, Dynomax will demonstrate the flexibility and durability of its robotic arm spindle line equipped with superior contamination protection at IMTS.
News from Dynomax (27 July 2006)
Compatible lighting products for machine tools
As an independent manufacturer, Waldmann Lighting may well be able to offer compatible machine tool lighting products with much better performance. Brochure available
News from Waldmann Lighting (12 June 2006)
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