Forkardt Hardinge Swiss Workholding Provides Reliable, Consistent Performance
The company’s Swiss collets are designed to securely hold parts without marring surfaces, minimizing vibration to ensure smoother machining, enhanced accuracy and extended tool life.
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Forkardt Hardinge’s Swiss collets are designed to provide optimized concentricity and gripping strength for Swiss-style machines. These collets are said to securely hold parts without marring surfaces, minimizing vibration to ensure smoother machining, enhanced accuracy and extended tool life. Designed with precision in mind, collets and guide bushings feature enough spring draw to handle slight diameter variations in bar stock, providing reliability and consistency, the company says.
Crafted from high-grade steel, Forkardt Hardinge Swiss collets are designed for demanding production environments. Their durability reduces the need for frequent replacements, saving time and cost. Versatile and adaptable, they handle a wide range of materials and achieve tight tolerances in industries such as aerospace, medical and automotive manufacturing.
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