Tooling & Workholding Content
Robot Combines Collaborative Robot Arm with Mobile Platform
IMTS 2018: Kuka’s autonomous KMR iiwa robot combines the company’s collaborative LBR iiwa robot with a flexible, mobile platform.
End Mills for Aluminum Avoid Chip Packing in Flutes
IMTS 2018: GWS Tool Group offers three Alumigator series of end mills designed to cut through aluminum: AFT3, ART3 and AST3.
Cartridge Reduces Cycle Time, Enables More Subspindle Operations
IMTS 2018: Masa Tool’s Microconic push-type F201M10 cartridge pairs with its Microconic collets for concentricity within 5 microns (0.0002") in production use.
Tooling Line Enables Trepanning on a Mill
IMTS 2018: Thinbit’s Mill A Groove line of toolholders and inserts consolidate operations and provide quality finish for sealing surfaces.
Handling System Eases Operator Access, Provides Storage
IMTS 2018: Hermle’s HS Flex handling system is a compact automation tool that fits the company’s Performance-Line and High-Performance-Line models.
Workholding Systems Speeds Chuck Change-Over
IMTS 2018: Hainbuch’s CentroTex system facilitates fast and easy chuck changeover for manufacturers processing multiple parts of varying sizes that require various of clamping methods.
Over-Grip Collet Designed for Holding Longer Parts
IMTS 2018: Masa Tool’s Microconic T-type over-grip collet features a longer gripping surface for holding longer parts.
Pallet Changers Accommodate High Volumes, Tight Tolerances
IMTS 2018: Midaco has expanded its line of pallet changers to accommodate high-volume, large, precision parts machined to tight tolerances.
Expansion Clamps Secure Workpieces During Machining, Transfer
IMTS 2018: Pascal will display a variety of workhandling products designed for productivity and machining efficiency.
Autonomous Mobile Platform Transports with Accuracy, Safety
IMTS 2018: Kuka’s KMP 1500 is an autonomously controlled, omnidirectional mobile platform that can independently transport products through all process steps.