New workholding system suited to 5-axis machining New, compact workholding systems that are well suited to metalcutting operations on 5-axis machining centres have been introduced by Roemheld UK.
Less handling means more productivity Subcontract machining of plastic parts constitutes the vast majority of output at the Gloucester factory of Stratos Precision Engineering where the production of a particular component was causing problems that…
Schunk set to demo products at SolidCAM workshop On the 11th September, SolidCAM UK will be hosting a ‘learn and lunch’ event at its SolidCAM UK Technology Centre in Dodworth, Barnsley.
New sales manager gets a grip on the East Midlands Clamping and gripping systems specialist Schunk has welcomed a new area sales manager to its expanding UK team. As the latest addition to the team, Jason Hardwidge will be covering…
Schunk and Walter to host AMRC aerospace machining event Schunk will be hosting a customer innovation day in collaboration with Walter Cutting Tools at the Knowledge Transfer Centre (KTC) in Sheffield.
Smart storage and supply Tool inventory and management can be a costly and time-consuming process for any manufacturer.
5-axis workholding Under its sole agency agreement with the Japanese manufacturer, Kitagawa, Salisbury-based 1st Machine Tool Accessories is offering the new Swift Klamp to machinists in the UK and Ireland.
Automated production with AMF gripper technology Increase productivity and save setup time with products from AMF. Automation from the building set - Zero-Point clamping system, workpiece storage, markers, cleaners and grippers from AMF.
A case in point According to clamping technology specialist Andreas Maier Fellbach (AMF), its Zero-Point clamping system can reduce set-up times by as much as 90%.
3D printing opens up material options for workholding specialist A bespoke workholding, precision and subcontract machining solutions specialist has added 3D printing technology to its operations – and says it already cannot imagine life without it.
New workholding for horizontal machining New towers have been introduced by Roemheld UK for clamping multiple workpieces on the table or pallet of horizontal machining centres.
Quick change money saver Reducing job set-up times is key to saving money when machining, particularly if the work repeats regularly.
Schunk discusses its latest workholding and gripping developments Schunk discusses its latest workholding and gripping developments at Southern Manufacturing 2019 in Farnborough. The show ran from 5-7 February 2019.
Automated clamping technology To maximise productivity, it is essential to optimise all elements of a manufacturing process and an important ingredient in this equation is the method of workholding used.
Additive gripper solution With its additively manufactured gripper fingers, Schunk says it has opened a new chapter for online sales in the field of mechanical and plant engineering. PES reports how the service…
A vice for the fourth industrial revolution A new vice with intelligent sensors that enable safe clamping of workpieces on machine tools and real-time production monitoring has been developed by Roemheld, which presented a prototype on its…
Tooling to maximise 5-axis investment An East Sussex manufacturer of precision components that helps universities and government laboratories complete ground-breaking experiments has enjoyed a major production boost.
Micro precision workholding The latest development in precision, stable sub-spindle clamping of small workpieces from Floyd Automatic Tooling has been the Masa Microconic precision workholding system introduced in 2017.
A gripping tale of workholding efficiency Located close to the UK’s motorsport valley in Bletchley, near Milton Keynes, Dowse Engineering operates from an 11,500ft² facility and offers a comprehensive range of engineering services, including the manufacture…
Automated workpiece ejection Clamping specialist Hainbuch is now offering users of its Mini Series, or the earlier Toplus or Spanntop chucks, a clever innovation that saves time and money.
Efficient workholding maximises new machine productivity As the inventor of the hydrodynamic bearing more than 100 years ago, Michell Bearings has spent the last century constantly developing its product range to meet the ever-changing needs of…
Two in one clamping The PC80Z self-centring vice from Roemheld is available in a new, two-in-one version that accepts the manufacturer's optional round inserts, enabling cylindrical components or billets from 44 to 95mm in…
Doubling up vice productivity The Hoffmann Group has introduced a new module for its Garant Xpent 5-axis vice to the market.
Feeling the force Workholding equipment manufacturer OK-Vise has announced two new systems for checking how tightly a component has been clamped, mindful that during automated machining in particular, verifying holding force has always…
