Downtime is todays in-word. Having invested in the latest CNC machine and cutting tools, the area of workholding is key to the competitiveness of any company. New, powerful and safe Electro-Permanent Magnets have the capability to grasp this nettle. Almost any machining discipline can be considered on any workpiece geometry. This paper will cover the design and construction of Electro-Permanent Magnets, making comparisons with existing workholding systems. It will deal with application advantages and limitations, and will appeal to all engineers involved in the metalcutting industry.
| Number of Pages : | 14 |
| Published : | 06/01/1997 |
