Getting a grip in Milan

High clamping torques, high rigidity and fast operation are key features of Kitagawa's new GT series heavy duty rotary tables. Available in three models with tables from 200mm to 320mm diameter, the new units incorporate a piston design that delivers component clamping torques of up to 2800Nm. Productivity is further enhanced by the tables' rigid and compact design, which allows maximum metal removal rates to be combined with high indexing accuracy and repeatability. The GT series also features a rapid clamping action for reduced cycle times and optimum production throughput.

In parallel, the company's new MXM series rotary tables offer reduced clamping time and rotational speeds of up to 75rpm, making them ideal for high speed or mass production machining operations.

Also on show at EMO was Kitagawa's DXR240 rotary table, the first of a new generation of compact, low energy units that incorporate high efficiency direct drive motors to achieve increased torque at lower power consumptions. The prototype model displayed provides rotational speeds of up to 75rpm with no backlash for maximum productivity and precision.

Kitagawa's new NV chuck range has been developed to meet demands for large vertical lathe power chucks. Produced in eight models for components from 62mm to 1,000mm diameter, NV series units feature a protective jaw cover and scraper system that prevents the ingress of swarf or coolant into the chuck mechanism. They have maximum speed ratings from 800rpm to 2,900rpm and are designed for use with standard range Kitagawa jaws and Y2035R type cylinders.

The new BBT208 two jaw chuck features a 66mm through hole and is ideal for machining irregular shaped workpieces at up to 5,000rpm. It is designed to be directly interchangeable with Kitagawa's BB208 chuck without the need for special adaptors.

An updated version of the company's DL 200 chuck was also launched at EMO. Said to be more versatile than conventional draw down chucks, DL200 series units feature an innovative two stage gripping action. In operation, the jaws initially clamp in a radial direction before pulling the workpiece back for seating confirmation. The DL chuck also includes a dust proof sealed body design for low maintenance and long service life. Kitagawa's new QJR08, QJR10 and QJR12 quick change chucks are designed to be interchangeable with the company's large through hole B208/B210/B212 and BB208/BB210/BB212 models. The new units' base jaws are quickly and easily changed using a manually operated wrench and feature metric serrations to accommodate a wide variety of popular jaw types. The high capacity VE125LWN is the latest addition to Kitagawa's range of VE125 power operated workholding vices. Its compact, low profile design provides three levels of clamping force and a jaw stroke of up to 405mm for production versatility. In addition, close manufacturing tolerances ensure that individual vices in the range have a maximum height variation of just 20µmicrons for consistent set-ups and manufacturing consistency.

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