A quality vise is the key to getting the greatest potential from your machine...
The old adage of ‘you get what you pay for’ is true for many things in life and applies equally to CNC workholding solutions and machine tool accessories. “A machine tool is only as good as the...
View ArticleEnvironmentally friendly Water Eater slashes coolant disposal costs.
For smaller manufacturing companies the cost and hassle of disposing coolant is an expensive exercise. Unlike larger companies they frequently lack the space, the capital or the technical personnel to...
View ArticleDimac’s Hydrafeed Barfeeder lifts productivity at Kennewell CNC Machining.
Kennewell CNC Machining, a contract machine shop in South Australia which specialises in small batches, manufactures everything from parts for agricultural machinery to high end motorsport and...
View ArticleWTO Power Skiving unit for machining of ID/OD gears and splines.
Skiving is one of the oldest and most efficient methods for producing certain types of parts; specifically parts requiring close diameter tolerances or finishes such as ID/OD gears and splines. Much...
View ArticleFreddy is Tramp Oils worst nightmare.
The Freddy Tramp Oil Separator has been designed to combat the problems associated with tramp oil contaminates in machine tool coolant systems. Tramp oil can cause a variety of problems including...
View ArticleFreddy, so much more than just a coolant vacuum.
Coolant management is an important part of efficient CNC machine tool operation, and it is generally well known that degraded coolant can result in premature machine tool wear, causing decreased...
View ArticleReven XSC 4.0 clears the air more effectively and reduces energy consumption.
Whilst oil mist separators do a great job of removing the coolant mist from the working area of CNC machine tools they often run at full capacity, regardless of the current requirements. This results...
View ArticleCase history clearly demonstrates benefits of WTO’s Driven Broaching Unit
As a recognised pioneer and leader in its industry, German manufacturer WTO has always set the benchmark in the design and manufacture of high precision toolholders for CNC Turning and multitasking...
View ArticleNew Neidlein Face Drivers offer even more productivity gains
When turning shafts, the common way is to hold one end in a chuck and the other supported by a live centre. However, the issue with this procedure is that a part of the end of the bar remains...
View ArticleWTO continues to lead the world in live tool innovation
At the recent EMO show in Hannover, WTO released its new range of smart driven toolholders to complement its existing range of static and driven toolholders. QuickFlex® smart is a new generation of...
View ArticleNew Freddy Micro Plus. Lighter, more mobile, more cost effective
The Freddy Micro Plus is the latest member of the Freddy Coolant Recycling Vacuum family. The new Micro Plus is lighter, more mobile, and more cost-effective offering greater versatility than any other...
View ArticleMakro-Grip Technology revolutionises workholding
Any company that is involved with workpiece milling, now has access to Lang Technik’s Makro-Grip technology which provides a workholding solution to almost any clamping requirement from raw material to...
View ArticleClean-Tec provides automatic cleaning of workpieces
Well known German company Lang Technik, is recognised as one of the leading manufacturers of workholding and machine tool automation. Founded in 1982 by Josef Lang, it started off as a contractor for...
View ArticleMagnetic chucks allow for more machining in the one set-up
When it comes to workholding, any product that can offer productivity gains is certainly welcome news and is one of the primary reasons why magnetic chucks are increasing in popularity. These chucks...
View ArticleOnly Reven X-CYCLONE® technology ensures a completely clean, healthy and safe...
Whilst many air cleaners may claim to clean the air completely, in reality many are unable to extract the invisible superfine particles constitute the greatest threat to workers heath – mist particles...
View ArticleSpeedgrip gets to grips with the issue of change over time with new Quick...
One of the traditional issues facing operators of CNC lathes, who are involved with smaller batch sizes, is that of change over time of workholding devices. There is the time involved with disassembly,...
View ArticleEZset Tool Presetters improve both productivity and quality
The EZset Tool Presetter is a revolution in non contact tool presetting. By precisely measuring any tool while your CNC machine keeps cutting, machine uptime is optimised and tool life is maximised....
View ArticleHydrafeed Barfeeder boosts efficiency and productivity at Campagno Engineering
Campagno Engineering, a family owned company based in Dandenong Victoria was established in 1979 by Jorge Campagno specialising in CNC Milling and Turning, and the design and manufacture of special...
View ArticleKitagawa launches Promano range of robotic grippers
With many businesses investing in automation to improve the productivity of their workplaces and the inevitable move towards readiness for Industry 4.0, the requirement for robotic grippers has grown...
View ArticleRocklinizer carbon application equipment provides more grip and reduces wear...
CNC Turning machine tool operators can now easily and quickly boost the clamping force of their workholding tools and collet chucks using a new form of carbide application equipment. Called...
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