History of Workholding
Leave a CommentWhat do a French cannon, a wooden chair and a car have in common? Don`t worry they are not walking into a bar. But if they were it probably would end with all of them ordering the same drink and swapping it around because what unites them is the concept of interchangeability. Now before you […]
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Precision Change Jaw System
Leave a CommentIn the realm of machining and manufacturing, every second counts. Efficiency isn’t just a desirable trait; it’s a necessity for staying competitive in today’s fast-paced industries. One area where efficiency can be significantly improved is in the process of changing jaws on chucks. Traditional methods involving dowel pins are time-consuming and often require meticulous adjustments. […]
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IMTS 2022
Leave a CommentMicroCentric will be exhibiting at IMTS 2022 – Visit us at Booth # 432157 We will have a number of precision chucks and workholding systems on display. Please stop by to learn more about our products and discuss your application.
Introducing the new CG Pistol Grip Changing Fixture
Leave a CommentMicroCentric offers the new CG Pistol Grip Changing Fixture for Quick Change Collets for fast and easy collet changes. Available in the CG42 model for 42BZI collets and the CG65 model for 65BZI collets, the pistol grip changing fixture is easiest way to change MicroCentric collets. Simply insert the pins onto the front face of […]
Introducing the CB-NX Collet Chuck
Leave a CommentThe CB-NX series collet chuck features a low profile dead length design with a reduced diameter nose for maximum tool clearance. The design of this collet is coupled to the chuck body and remains stationary as the tapered seat moves forward when the chuck is actuated. This design keeps the collet in a fixed Z-axis […]