Toolholders & Adapters
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Thread Whirl Toolholder for Complex Thread Production of Medical Bone Screws
An inexpensive alternative to dedicated thread whirling machines, this toolholder from EXSYS Tool is ideal for processing micro-components and machining high-precision OD threads in challenging materials with long, slender thread profiles.
High Speed Air Power Spindle for Micro-Machining Medical Parts
Driven by air supplied through a stop block or through the machine spindle, the RBX12 Air Power Spindle from BIG KAISER achieves variable rotational speed of 100,000 rpm to 120,000 rpm so that normal machine tools can be upgraded cost effectively to perform micro-machining.
What You Need to Know Right Now to Improve High-Volume Micro Manufacturing
Opportunities abound for shops to cash in on the ever-growing micro machining market, but the differences between different types of micro tools vary from those found in standard tooling. Here are some insights into the extra care and know-how needed to achieve success and build a successful reputation as a reliable supplier of micro machined parts.
IMTS 2016: Tooling & Workholding Systems
Good tooling not only gives new capability to older equipment, it is a key to productivity and cost efficiency on all machine tools. Maximize the investment in your machinery and equipment with the latest tooling technology and state-of-the-art workholding systems that allow minimum setup and machining time.
Rapid Mechatronic Gripper for Small Part Handling
The EGP electric small part gripper from SCHUNK uses a grip force of 13 N to handle parts up to 0.05 kg.
High Speed Spindles for Milling, Cutting and Grinding
Powerful high speed Micro Line spindles from IBAG fit Swiss turning machines in spindle sizes from 16 mm to 33 mm diameter, speeds to 120,000 rpm and power to 390 watts.
Take Care of Tool Holders, Prevent Cycle Disruption
There are three particularly sensitive areas of the tool holder assembly that can experience process-affecting wear and tear and cause a cycle to change. By identifying and addressing issues early in these areas, you can prevent small tool holding imperfections from turning into bigger problems.
Haimer and Mapal Reach Licensing Agreement
Starting in October, Mapal will offer selected cutting tools for high-performance machining with the Safe-Lock shank from Haimer.
Haimer Introduces Partnership Program to Distributors
The Haimer Competence Center Partner program provides premier benefits to a select group of the company’s most technical distributors.
Bilz Tool Adds New Manufacturer’s Reps
Denco is now their agency for the southeastern U.S. and Tool Application Services covers Southern California and northwest Mexico.
Tooling Increases Production Efficiency in Difficult Machining Operations
The Solidfix Modular Tool Changing System from BENZ lets shops change tools quickly by using adapters that hold a variety of tools instead of requiring a labor-intensive manual tool change or adding an expensive automatic tool changer.
IMTS 2016 Sneak Peek: Tooling & Workholding
Here is a sneak peek at some of the state-of-the-art tooling and workholding systems that will be exhibited on the show floor at McCormick Place in Chicago from September 12-17.
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