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Automation is Simple With Kurt’s New Robotic Gripper and VersatileLock Pneumatic Vise
Kurt Workholding and Absolute Machine Tools have teamed up to create an easy and smart way to introduce turnkey automation in your shop. The exclusive package features a Mitsubishi LoadMate Plus, Kurt 3600A Pneumatic Vise and Kurt RV36 Robotic Gripper working in tandem with a Tongtai VP-10 mass-production high-speed vertical machining center.
ATI Industrial Automation Releases New Tool Changer for Smaller Robots
ATI Industrial Automation (Apex, NC) has announced it is releasing a new, standard tool-changing option for robots in the 25 – 35 kg payload class.
The Right Toolholder Can Help Your Process Exceed Expectations
Toolholding considerations are often one of the last thoughts during a setup process, but the toolholder determines the success of how the cutting tool performs. When was the last time your shop reviewed your toolholders?
Faster Throughput = Faster ROI
Getting the most out of your shop’s tool and workholding products leads to increases in uptime.
Industrial Magnetics, Inc. recently announced a 36,000 sq. ft. addition to the manufacturing facility.
The large addition will more than double the existing manufacturing space. The project strategically supports the steady business growth from existing and new products, the growth of key channel partners, and the recent acquisition of Walker Magnetics. “The new space…
Tool Holder’s Coolant Holes Maximize Coolant Flow
The secret to better tool life is great coolant flow, and AccuKool is the secret behind Accutek’s AccuGrip Shrink Fit tool holder. Its specially designed holes keep coolant flowing to and through cutting flutes.
The One Big Flaw in CNC Milling That’s Costing Tool Life
Early adoption of JM Performance Products’ High Torque retention knobs helped a titanium machining company overcome deficiencies at the spindle to advance its aerospace production trajectory.
Gear-Cutting Shop Hops Hurdles With Tool-Holding Investments
A woman-owned Massachusetts company solved its feed and speed struggles with conventional side-lock and collet holders by turning to HAIMER shrink fit products. Short projection length with the Ultra Short Power Shrink creates more rigidity, and the Power Mini helps operators handle hard-to-reach areas.
Redesigned Insert Clamp Improves Rigidity
The toolholder for Horn USA’s Supermini grooving and boring tools applies a tensioning wedge to the insert’s face rather than circumference, increasing rigidity and repeatability.
Intelligent Toolholder Enables Real-Time Process Control
Equipped with a sensor, battery, and transmitting unit, Schunk’s iTENDO toolholder is a closed-loop data acquisition tool that securely gathers and shares process data that operators can immediately react to.
Why You Should Take Another Look at Shrink-Fit Tooling
An expanding array of design and connectivity options is making this tooling method faster and easier. This cost/benefit analysis shows why shrink fit’s benefits extend beyond mold-making and 5-axis machining applications.
Coating Chemistry Ingenuity Stands Behind Stainless Steel Turning Results
Seco Tools’ Duratomic TM grades has thermal and mechanical properties as well as chrome-colored Used-Edge Detection technology to minimize waste. With new geometries and chipbreakers, three grades are tailored for distinct application demands.
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