Vacuum Workholding
Many parts are made lathes instead of milling machines, and can be held using vacuum chucks. So, how do we make sure a rotating vacuum chuck will work? What are the differences?
There are many methods to hold parts while they are being machined. Learn the basics of the vacuum workholding approach.
Learn about porous vacuum chucks, how they work and their specialty applications.
Learn proven tips on how to maintain your vacuum chuck for optimal performance. Increase productivity, reduce downtime and headaches in your shop.
Discover the advantages of using vacuum chucks when compared to other methods.
Learn tips on maintaining your vacuum workholding system to avoid costly failures and downtime.
Vaccum workholding systems can be an effective way of clamping material for small parts. Learn about how it works, how to select the right pump, and the optimal chuck design for your needs.
Let’s face it, the easiest and cheapest way to hold down a piece of material to cut a part is using a simple mechanical clamp. You know, the way we usually do it - on a Bridgeport manual mill with steel clamps, threaded rod and nuts...
