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Toggle clamp range is comprehensive
A comprehensive range of vertical, horizontal, straight line, latch and pneumatic toggle clamps, are competitive for most applications, such as moulding, welding and plastics forming. Brochure available
News from Elesa (UK) (17 November 2005)
Robots run EDM machines for toolmaker
User application article A robotic system that loads two EDM machines is helping an Irish toolmakerto compete with low wage economies by running the machines unmanned at night and weekends.
News from REM Systems ( 8 November 2005)
Hydraulic workholding systems described
Catalogue details a range of hydraulic workholding systems designed to speed up the loading, unloading and clamping of parts in jigs and assemblies. Brochure available
News from WDS ( 3 November 2005)
Pallet handling system made for VMCs
Hermle has introduced an automatic handling and storage system for up to seven pallets of 500mm diameter or 400 x 400mm for its C 30 U and C 40 U machining centres.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 1 November 2005)
Sensor detects workpieces, machining or presses
Based on an existing air bridge type differential pressure sensor, an improved version can now detect a work piece accurately and reliably at distances of between 0.01 to 0.5mm.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 1 November 2005)
Lift places work pallets on machine tools
Pallet lift - for loads up to 250kg - requires little physical effort to handle a loaded pallet into a machining centre or automation system and has a reach of 1300mm.
News from REM Systems (24 October 2005)
Workholding equipment ordered on-line
On-line sales service specialising in engineering workholding equipment provides instant access to a wide range of machine accessories, including top quality chuck jaws. Brochure available
News from 1st MTA (1st Machine Tool Accessories) (19 October 2005)
Workholding systems have high accuracy
User application article Hirschmann Engineering is supplying the workholding system for seven of the 600 Centre machine tools being demonstrated at the Productivity Partnership exhibition.
News from Hirschmann Engineering UK (12 October 2005)
Fixture fixes universal workholding problems
Universal holding fixtures reduce the cost, set-up times and complexity required for holding large, contoured and/or variable geometry parts and structures. Brochure available
News from Roemheld UK (11 October 2005)
Reference system speeds tool setting
Fast retooling with fixed references on the machine table are provided by a machine-independent reference system, which increases productivity and a highly flexible production system.
News from System 3R (UK) ( 7 October 2005)
Vibration-damped pallets betters surface finish
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.
News from System 3R (UK) ( 7 October 2005)
Pallet robot suits a variety of machine tools
A compact unit for pallet changing - on the machine table and at the machine spindle - can be used in 'one-off' as well as series production in a variety of machine tools.
News from System 3R (UK) ( 7 October 2005)
Vacuum clamping designed for inspection use
Mostly used in milling or other machining processes,vacuum clamping is becoming extremely useful in measuring and checking processes because of its many configuration possibilities.
News from Witte Gerätebau, Horst (27 September 2005)
Security lobe knobs suit machine guards
Designed to provide a clamping/closing function coupled with simple operation and security, security lobe knobs suit machine guards, specialist tooling, location of jig components, etc. Brochure available
News from Elesa (UK) (27 September 2005)
Catalogue covers workholding developments
Workholding catalogue includes magnetic chucks, hoist rings to inserts and an extensive range of cubes, double-siders and baseplate systems for horizontal and vertical machining centres. Brochure available
News from WDS (19 August 2005)
Fixture enables machining of pre-formed sheets
User application article Special fixture developed for clamping pre-formed aluminium sheets during machining enables manufacture of lightest possible fuselage parts without any loss of quality.
News from Witte Gerätebau, Horst ( 3 August 2005)
Wiper systems protect swing clamps
Innovative wiper systems for swing clamps and work supports are designed to significantly increase the life of hydraulic clamping elements against chemically corrosive coolants. Brochure available
News from Roemheld (UK) (29 July 2005)
Two-hand control increases fixture safety
Power unit with two-hand control increases the safety of hydraulically-operated fixtures in workpiece clamping, forming, punching, and pressing. Brochure available
News from Roemheld (UK) (27 July 2005)
Time to automate workpiece handling
Latest technology for workpiece handling and automation presents an opportunity to see the full range of zero point palletising systems, automation and cell management products.
News from REM Systems (26 July 2005)
Datums around pallets calculated quickly
Software package that calculates a datum or co-ordinate point around a pallet as it indexes makes it quick, accurate and easy to calculate datums for work offset positions.
News from Forelink ( 8 July 2005)
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