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Machine bed clamps allow many options
Sourcing manually and hydraulically actuated Microloc machine bed clamps has been made easier by the introduction of a comprehensive brochure and support Web site. Brochure available
News from WDS (29 June 2005)
Heavy-duty grippers offer long jaw travels
Long jaw travel grippers provide high grip force and their rugged design and jaw construction can withstand high impact and shock loads when handling large, heavy parts.
News from PHD ( 6 June 2005)
Modular fixture building simplified
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.
News from Witte Gerätebau, Horst ( 6 June 2005)
Vacuum handling is clean, fast and damage-free
User application article Vacuum handling systems are especially profitable for workpieces with many or large edges, which have sufficient flat surface area underneath to be able to be held.
News from Witte Gerätebau, Horst ( 3 June 2005)
'Super-clamp' does not deform thin panels
Unlike traditional clamps, a 'super-clamp' locks against itself - and can therefore be used to hold even very thin panels or soft materials without deforming them.
News from HMC Brauer (25 May 2005)
Automation brings continuous unmanned EDM
User application article EDM equipment has been automated for continuous unmanned running and a workpiece handling system has been added allowing a company to run EDM unmanned at night and weekends.
News from REM Systems (10 May 2005)
Zero point mounting speeds up operation
Zero point mounting systems reduce setting-up and changeover times and further increase productivity of machines increased further - a key consideration for companies going 'Lean'. Brochure available
News from Roemheld (UK) ( 2 May 2005)
Tooling system speeds up work-changing
User application article MTS tooling system provided the basis for an in-house built fixturing system that allows any of 40+ fixtures to be changed in seconds on 5-axis machine tools with precision and no realignment.
News from REM Systems (20 April 2005)
Bus manufacturer praises clamps' performance
User application article Three major benefits of Brauer clamps are they are very reliable, convenient to operate and they remain fixed shut until they are actively disengaged, says a leading bus manufacturer.
News from HMC Brauer (19 April 2005)
Vacuum workholding provides security
Vacuum pallet change workholder unit combines the positive mechanical security of traditional jigs and vices with the change speed associated with magnetic holding equipment.
News from Lenzini Engineering (25 March 2005)
Freeze clamping grips small parts securely
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.
News from Witte Gerätebau, Horst (21 March 2005)
Website dedicated to increasing CNC productivity
Website dedicated to increasing the productivity of CNC machine tools is a valuable resource of fast parts and fixtures handling for production, subcontract and toolmaking shops.
News from REM Systems (18 March 2005)
Module plates reduce machining set-up times
Reducing set-up times is a critical focus for manufacturers and a workholding company is offering a module plate on free trial basis to experience the savings. Brochure available
News from Roemheld (UK) (10 February 2005)
Module plates speed up set-up times
Module plate offers companies a low cost entry to high tech clamping and is suitable for mounting on any machine table. Setting-up is fast and efficient: releasing machine production times. Brochure available
News from Roemheld (UK) ( 9 December 2004)
Rotary actuator provides high axial thrust loads
The Series RCC Rotary Actuator from PHD features an exceptionally low profile body design and provides high axial thrust loads.
News from PHD ( 1 November 2004)
Rollers keep the cables laying
User application article HMC Brauer's heavy duty rollers are an essential component in the umbilical laying solutions offered by Caley Ocean Systems.
News from HMC Brauer (14 October 2004)
Swivel/gripper modules are fast and save space
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. Brochure available
News from Festo ( 5 August 2004)
100% safety guaranteed during power workholding
A zero point mounting with double pressure control is claimed to be the only mounting system on the market to guarantee 100% safety during power workholding. Brochure available
News from Roemheld (UK) ( 3 August 2004)
Overcome problem of setting up temporary mounting
Tube clamp and linear actuator system overcomes the problem of the temporary mounting of equipment, especially if a degree of adjustment is needed for re-positioning or during operation. Brochure available
News from Elesa (UK) (28 June 2004)
One hand grips, the other is always free
Using pliers that have the novel advantage of being operated with one hand and operator always has one hand available to hold, adjust or handle the work piece.
News from HMC Brauer (16 June 2004)
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