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Workholding vices have large grip capacity
Kitagawa Europe introduced its MC range of workholding power vices (vises) that give high strength, dependable workpiece clamping and with a large grip capacity. Brochure available
News from Kitagawa Europe ( 2 May 2008)
Clamping system ousts special holding fixtures
Technical background article Kurt Manufacturing describes how a specialised work clamping system has eliminated special holding fixtures and allowed single set-up 5-axis milling, drilling and face-milling. Brochure available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (29 February 2008)
Small workpiece fixture changeover speeded up
A modular subplate designed for small workpiece fixturing helps produce a pallet changing system that allows for seamless and fast changeover between jobs.
News from Chick Workholding Solutions (22 January 2008)
Clamping block gives precise, compact workholding
A clamping force block has multi-tooth guidance of the base jaws, long jaw guidance and exact centering via the clamping sleeves to reduce jaw lifting and repeat accuracy to 0.01mm. Brochure available
News from Schunk Intec ( 9 January 2008)
Workholding angle boss mounts in 6in vices
The 5C Angle Boss allows machining any custom angle desired or 24 precision indexes (+/-2 arc.min) and has been designed for use in any Kurt 6in vice (vise). Brochure available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (25 December 2007)
Workholding vices suit 5-axis machining centres
Latest range of workholding products to suit all types of machine tool and table size include an expanded range of 5-axis vices and jaws. Brochure available
News from Roemheld UK ( 9 November 2007)
Sealed chuck prevents chip fouling
A manually operated stationary chuck, for use on machine tool tables, has full surface clamping to make a firm seal against chips and other foreign matter.
News from Hainbuch GmbH (15 October 2007)
Workholding vices provide high strength
A range of workholding vices provide high strength, dependable workpiece clamping with a large grip capacity; there are also power vices for HMC and VMC work. Brochure available
News from Kitagawa Europe (14 September 2007)
Vice gives repeatability and saves material
Vice gripping system produces precise, contoured indentations in the raw material, which engage with a matching pattern on the jaws in a vice to lock the material in place.
News from Thame Workholding (11 September 2007)
Vices reduce down time for 5-axis machining
Flexible 5-axis vice systems enable a workpiece to be positioned at maximum height on the machine tool's table and adjustable clamping forces suit many applications and cutting conditions. Brochure available
News from Roemheld UK (29 May 2007)
Workholding system boosts 5-axis machining
User application article 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. Brochure available
News from Kitagawa Europe ( 9 April 2007)
Five-axis vice clamping system introduced
A 5-axis vvice (vise) clamping system enables continuous 5-axis cutting motion of pockets, sculptured surfaces, and 3D features with repeatable high precision accuracy. Brochure available
News from Kurt Manufacturing ( 2 April 2007)
Use one minute to save money in workholding
Workholding equipment manucturer, Roemheld, asks readers to log on to its Web site and spend a minute answering a few questions - and action that may save money on workholding tasks. Brochure available
News from Roemheld UK (13 March 2007)
Multiple vice set-ups matched quickly
A self-centering vise (vice) is ideal for quickly matching centerlines In multiple vise set-ups and facilitate better spindle utilization and reduced machine travel part-to-part. Brochure available
News from Kurt Manufacturing ( 2 March 2007)
Three vices delivered in one saves costs
A multiple clamping workholding vice (vise) unit reduces the need for numerous vices, providing the user with reduced costs, fewer set-ups and improved productivity. Brochure available
News from Schunk Intec (22 February 2007)
US workholding maker gains 'best brand' award
Machining centers depend on vises and workholding for accurate parts, and Kurt won 'Best Brand Winner' award having sold over 500,000 vises (vices). Brochure available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (12 February 2007)
Vise design speeds workpiece load/unload
A US workholding equipment maker is inviting visitors at US exhibitions to comment on a CNC machine tool vice (vise) design that speeds load/unloading of components.
News from Chick Workholding Solutions (22 January 2007)
Vices designed for 5-axis/5-sides, fast machining
For 5-axis and five-sides machining in one set-up a range of machine vices (vises) has an optimum jaw width, combined with a clamping force for faster machining times. Brochure available
News from Roemheld UK (18 January 2007)
CNC vice challenge to be run at Westec
Manufacturer of modular workholding systems will be staging its 'Chick QwikChange Challenge' using the company's CNC vice (vise) concept at the USA's Westec 2007 show.
News from Chick Workholding Solutions (17 January 2007)
Precision vice range include accessories
Precision work holding products include three types of precision vices (vises), each type having a full array of sizes and accessories to suit most applications.
News from Bruce Engineering ( 8 January 2007)
Lock vice provides 0.0005in clamp repeatability
A versatile machine lock vice (vise) design has a one-piece body and a stationary jaw design, which provides 0.0005in workpiece clamping repeatability. Brochure available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (29 December 2006)
All sides machined in one vice set-up
A working model of a range of vices will demonstrate the free access to the workpiece it provides, enabling complete machining on all sides, in a single set-up. Brochure available
News from Roemheld UK (29 November 2006)
Double station vises reduce machining costs
User application article Four Kurt HDM6 double station vises mounted side by side on a vertical milling machine (VMC) gave Super Torquer Systems reduced part machining costs of 65 percent. Brochure available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (26 October 2006)
Multi-clamp vice unit is multi-functional
A multi-clamp vice unit can be changed from a centric vice to a vice with a fixed jaw or even to a double clamping vice, providing the end user with reduced costs, set-ups and improved productivity. Brochure available
News from Schunk Intec (26 September 2006)
Machinable jaw vices can change to hydraulics
Large 4in opening high density machinable jaw vises with new quick change jaws provide repeatable clamping to 0.001in and are easily converted from manual to hydraulic operation. Brochure available
News from Kurt Manufacturing ( 8 August 2006)
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