SCHUNK Inc. is expanding the workholding product range with a new line, the magnetic clamping technology. Magnetic workholding guarantees the user maximum flexibility and a reduction of set-up times hence set-up costs. The advantage of magnetic workholding is that efficient five-sided machining is possible at very high holding forces, without any interfering contours of the clamping device. (read more)

A 12-page electronic brochure available from LMC Workholding describes LMC's comprehensive line of workholding chucks suited for automotive part machining and other high volume applications.

LMC products represented include:

· PG and PS Power Swing Chucks (for "angled work" requiring accurate clamping and increased gripping force; 6 sizes available from 6" to 21... (read more)

LMC Workholding's Neidlein Ultra Live Centers are suited for high thrust operations with face drivers and other workholding devices, heavier depth of cut lathes, larger work pieces and high precision grinders. These live centers feature the tightest run-out tolerances and are the longest lasting on the market.

The Ultra Live Centers are available in carbide or half c... (read more)

Logansport, IN – LMC Workholding offers large size power chucks for high-speed applications and extra large thru-holes for large bore lathes. LMC offers three standard models of large chucks, with larger chuck sizes available by special order. The three standard power chuck models include the 18" with 6.5" thru-hole, 21" with 7.5" thru-hole and 24" with 8" to 10.5" thru-holes. LMC also... (read more)

The Ultra Series Lightweight Chucks from LMC Workholding are lightweight for increased spindle life and faster cycle times. The lightweight chucks are available in two different models, US-1420 and US-1524.

Model US-1420, for passenger cars and light trucks, features a wheel diameter capacity of 14" to 20" and a maximum RPM of 2800. Model number US-1524, for light trucks,... (read more)

The SE Series rotary unions are designed for machine tool workholding automation applications. The SE Series rotary unions are suitable for hydraulic, coolant, pneumatic and vacuum applications. All SE series unions are designed with both o-ring face and female SAE-4 connections on the shaft for increased mounting flexibility. (read more)

LMC Workholding introduces the new Neidlein Face Drivers providing tighter tolerances for applications including hard turning, grinding, heavy cuts and other special applications. The new face drivers feature heavier duty components and even tighter tolerance between the pins and driver body, which results in parts with better runout and concentricity as well as increased durability of ... (read more)

Logansport, IN – LMC Workholding introduces the new Neidlein FBS MK5 Model Face Driver. The FBS MK5 features a fixed center for high quality turning and a near-zero runout designed specifically for hard turning or grinding operations. The FBS MK5 turns a workpiece from end to end in one operation and eliminates drive dogs. (read more)

Logansport, IN – LMC Workholding introduces three new, large Atling steady rests. The large models include the new LZ90-360, LZ150-420 and LZ110-500. The LZ90-360 features a clamping range with a minimum of 90 mm and a maximum 360 mm (3.54 in to 14.17 in). The LZ150-420 offers a clamping range from 150 mm to 420 mm (5.91 in to 16.53 in) and the LZ110-500 has a range of 110 mm to 500 mm (4... (read more)

Extra Large Face Driver Turns Up Production and Cuts Machining Expenses and Downtime

Cutting 10'-long steel bar stock weighing six-tons with diameters approaching 28" is tough on any lathe. . .making a roughing cut in only one pass while taking up to a one-inch cut depth is even harder on the equipment. (read more)