 Jack Rushlander, Jergens Technical Sales Manager discusses layout and planning techniques for 5-axis machining centers. Jack talks about how advancements in 5 Axis CNC machining technology has changed dramatically in the past 20 years. Dynamic Work Offsets and other capabilities have made workholding easier but also given shops even more opportunities to to improve process and reduce cycle time. Check out the video below and see how Galactic Widget Company tackles the workholding of a Thingamajig.
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The Anti Lift Jaw System for a 5th Axis Vise & a Comparison between 5th Axis and Lang Workholding2/18/2020 The anti-lift jaw system from 5th Axis is available for those customers requiring higher precision and accuracy during secondary operation machining. The system uses a cleat and angled soft jaw to pull the jaw in and down when torque is applied to the lead screw. Step 1 Loosen shoulder bolts and remove the standard master jaws from the vise base.
Step 2 Take the shoulder bolts and utilize them to bolt the cleats onto the vise base. Torque shoulder bolts to 20 ft lbs. (27.11 Nm)
Step 3 Take anti-lift soft jaw and insert the soft jaw into the cleat. It helps if you insert the soft jaw at a 45 degree angle. Ensure that soft jaw seats properly into cleat.
Step 4 Take soft jaw covers and place them on the backside of the jaw. Tighten bolts to secure covers to the soft jaw. These covers ensure that no chips on debris enter the anti-lift soft jaw.  Comparison of Jaw Lift on |
Technical Support BlogAt Next Generation Tool we often run into many of the same technical questions from different customers. This section should answer many of your most common questions.
We set up this special blog for the most commonly asked questions and machinist data tables for your easy reference. If you've got a question that's not answered here, then just send us a quick note via email or reach one of us on our CONTACTS page here on the website AuthorshipOur technical section is written by several different people. Sometimes, it's from our team here at Next Generation Tooling & at other times it's by one of the innovative manufacturer's we represent in California and Nevada. Archives
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