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News Release from: Kitagawa Europe | Subject: MC range of workholding vices
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 September 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.
The MC range of workholding vices is now available from leading chuck and manufacturing solutions supplier, Kitagawa Europe Providing high strength, dependable workpiece clamping with a large grip capacity, the company's latest power vices range from small manual units suitable for tapping operations, through to integrated in-line or cruciform models geared to the needs of horizontal and vertical machining centre work
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 17 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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In addition, air operated variants are available to support automated or high speed manufacturing operations.
All Kitagawa MC vices are precision machined for consistent accuracy and repeatability and feature a novel anti-lift device, which limits workpiece movement in the Z-direction to 0.02mm under most operating conditions.
A telescopic design minimises the ingress of swarf and ensures constant unit length avoiding interference with machine tool components or guarding, even when the jaws are fully open.
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A maintenance-free toggle arrangement also ensures stable and consistent clamping forces, which can be quickly adjusted to individual application requirements.
Ideal for small tapping machines, the 'entry level' VC models offer maximum jaw openings of 204mm.
VE and VE-L units provide low body profiles for maximum machining flexibility and the largest grip ranges in their class up to 405mm for the type VE-200L.
Kitagawa's VQX models are ideal for horizontal and vertical machining centres, as well as NC milling machines, while VE units are particularly suitable for use with portal type machines.
VM variants provide both internal and external clamping capabilities and the MV's four-face configuration provides excellent rigidity, making it the first choice for many HMC applications.
MH multiple in-line units are available for extra long workpieces and air operated VQA vices complement automated manufacturing installations by eliminating the need for dedicated operators.
Available ex-stock from Kitagawa Europe MC vices are backed by an extensive range of machining accessories, including the following.
* Soft fixed and moveable jaws.
* T-nuts.
* Guide blocks.
* Parallel clamping devices.
** About Kitagawa Europe - based in Wiltshire, Kitagawa Europe offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of workholding and productivity solutions in the UK.
The company draws on more than 60 years chuck development and manufacturing experience - and has established its B200-series units as the world's most popular power chuck range.
Other principal products include Kitagawa rotary tables, IEMCA bar feeders, Chick workholding solutions, CoolJet high pressure coolant technology, Absolent filtration systems and Darex drill and tool sharpening equipment. Request a free brochure from Kitagawa Europe ...
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