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Why
should I consider
magnetic workholding?
Compared
to traditional fixturing
methods, magnetic
workholding frees up all
five sides of your
workpiece so you can
machine the entire
profile of the part in
one set-up. Magnetic
workholding greatly
reduces set up and part
change-over time, giving
your spindle more time
to make chips.
How
long does magnetic
workholding take to pay
for itself?
Magnetic
chucks pay for
themselves very quickly
because machine up-time
and production output
are increased. Every
case is unique, but in
most cases payoff occurs
in just a few months.
How
does magnetic
workholding simplify
setups?
Once
you have your part(s)
indicated on the magnet,
change-over only
requires turning the
magnet on/off to remove
and load the parts.
What
is magnetic workholding
best suited for?
Thick
or thin, large or small
- just about any ferrous
material can be held and
machined magnetically.
Bigger parts are easier
to hold because there is
more metal for the
magnetism to be
attracted to. For
smaller parts, using
work stops and nesting
the part are options
that work well. Magnetic
workholding is used for
just about any type of
drilling, milling, and
boring operation you can
think of, on horizontal
or vertical CNC
machines.
How
do I know magnetic
workholding will work
for me?
No
matter what size parts
you cut, we can verify
your application on our
"test bed" CNC
so we can offer you a
turn-key workholding
solution. We will
duplicate your
application using
magnetic workholding and
machine your part to
verify the process and
document the time
savings. All at no risk
to you.
Should
I get magnetic chucks or
magnetic vises?
Magnetic
vises have a smaller
foot print, and are
turned ON/OFF using a
manual switch. Magnetic
chucks require a
controller to turn
ON/OFF, but DO NOT
require electrical
connection to maintain
holding power. Magnetic
chucks provide more
surface contact with the
workpiece and feature a
greater number of
magnetic poles, so they
can produce more holding
power than magnetic
vises. During a power
outage magnetic chucks
will not lose holding
power, so they are just
as safe to use as
magnetic vises.
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