Kitagawa extends workholding options

Japanese-manufactured Kitagawa rotary workholding systems that are usually fitted to lathes are now being offered for highly efficient static workholding on the table of machining centres. In the UK and Ireland, sole agent for these YS Modular Systems is 1st Machine Tool Accessories, Salisbury. The pneumatically or hydraulically operated static cylinders have multiple workholding options for pull or push chuck actuation and are rapid to set up for various production requirements. Cylinders with a standard mounting interface can be supplied to actuate 6-inch, 8-inch or 10-inch chuck sizes.