You can't always get by with an off-the-shelf collet or workholding device. As a matter of fact, sometimes a custom-made solution could save you time and money. Custom or modified gripping products can provide you with reduction in setup, reduction in cycle time, less waste and higher precision parts.
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Hardinge specializes in solutions for extruded stock, non-round parts, eccentric, off-center, stepped and other hard to grip parts. Hardinge will work closely with you to solve your individual needs while working within your parameters. Their Design and Application Engineers have over a century of combined experience.
Non-Typical Workpiece Materials Quite often it is necessary to hold a soft or brittle workpiece, a part that cannot be marked or scratched, or a thin-walled part. Hardinge can provide a gripping solution for all types of workpiece materials.
Specialty and High Production Machines No job is too complex or unusual! Hardinge's team of experts can provide an accurate and reliable solution while minimizing your setup and handling without compromising the integrity of your machine. You'll experience less breakage and wear with Hardinge workholding products…and that means more uptime on your machine!
Specials are manufactured to rigid specifications, including material, heat treat and machined accuracy. Hardinge will work with you for the fastest possible delivery time to meet your deadline. Quite often a stock item can be altered to meet your requirements.
E-mail your drawings and specifications to info@hardinge.com, fax 607-734-3886, or call 800.843.8801.
Hardinge is the leader in providing a wide range of highly reliable turning, milling, grinding and workholding solutions under the brands Hardinge, Bridgeport, Kellenberger, Hauser, Tripet and Tschudin. We never compromise on product design, so customers can count on Hardinge to help them make the right part to the required specification, every time.
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