1st Machine Tool Accessories

If you’re a machine shop that just doesn’t know what work is coming in and you’re doing multiple setups every day, this quick-change jaw is for you! Here’s a sneak peek into the benefits of this one standard chuck that offers quality, repeatability, and speed to save you loads of setup time. Join MTDCNC's Giovanni Albanese and Steve Ellicott of 1st Machine Tool Accessories to discover more! Watch the full video on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eKK88nTm #Engineering #Manufacturing #Workholding #Innovation #Kitagawa #Machining Catherine Kelly, Steve Ellicott, Roy Wyatt, Sally Richards, Tim Billington, Lee Toshack, Chris Tanner, Richard Evans, Kitagawa Europe Ltd., Robert Threipland, Gary, Hamish Walker Andrew Eldridge-Towell, Matthew Ereira, Andrew Kennedy, William Horne, Mark Sandell, Kellie Prideaux, Severine Courty, Luisa Frend, Roxana Tureac, Nicholas Compton

1st Machine Tool Accessories are known for their excellent range of Kitagawa power chucks – and the BR series is one you definitely cannot miss!! Coupled with the T-nut Plus, this improved system actually guarantees better than 0.1 TIR. Let’s find out how from Steve Ellicott of 1st Machine Tool Accessories in a conversation with MTDCNC’s Giovanni Albanese! Watch the full video on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eKK88nTm #Engineering #Manufacturing #Workholding #Innovation #Kitagawa #Machining Catherine Kelly, Steve Ellicott, Roy Wyatt, Sally Richards, Tim Billington, Lee Toshack, Chris Tanner, Richard Evans, Kitagawa Europe Ltd., Robert Threipland, Gary, Hamish Walker Andrew Eldridge-Towell, Matthew Ereira, Andrew Kennedy, William Horne, Mark Sandell, Kellie Prideaux, Severine Courty, Luisa Frend, Roxana Tureac, Nicholas Compton

⭐ Have you seen these redesigned chucks with greater repeatability and higher RPM? Kitagawa Europe Ltd.’s chucks are world-renowned for quality – and they’ve now redesigned certain parts to have better strength, better repeatability, and higher RPMs!! Check out this clip from the MTD Technical Corner where Steve Ellicott of 1st Machine Tool Accessories and MTDCNC's Giovanni Albanese talk about the new full wedge system that offers much tighter tolerance and an unbelievable accuracy – making things a whole lot easier. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eKK88nTm #Engineering #Manufacturing #Workholding #Innovation #Kitagawa #Machining Catherine Kelly, Steve Ellicott, Roy Wyatt, Sally Richards, Tim Billington, Lee Toshack, Chris Tanner, Richard Evans, Kitagawa Europe Ltd., Robert Threipland, Gary, Hamish Walker Andrew Eldridge-Towell, Matthew Ereira, Andrew Kennedy, William Horne, Mark Sandell, Kellie Prideaux, Severine Courty, Luisa Frend, Roxana Tureac, Nicholas Compton

🎬 We recently visited the MTDCNC studios to film FOUR technical corner videos that we cannot wait to share with you! The videos feature Kitagawa Rotary Tables, Sinco Workholding, Kitagawa BR Chucks, and a brand new unique innovation - the Kitagawa Measuring Gripper! Stay tuned to our channel for the exclusive videos!! #Engineering #Manufacturing #Workholding #Innovation #Kitagawa #Sinco #Machining Catherine Kelly, Steve Ellicott, Roy Wyatt, Sally Richards, Tim Billington, Lee Toshack, Chris Tanner, Richard Evans, SINCO® - Precision Clamping, David Šinko Kitagawa Europe Ltd., Robert Threipland, Gary, Hamish Walker, Andrew Eldridge-Towell, Matthew Ereira, Andrew Kennedy, William Horne, Mark Sandell, Kellie Prideaux, Severine Courty, Luisa Frend, Roxana Tureac, Nicholas Compton

HALTER CNC Automation helps aerospace, automotive, manufacturing and machinery companies achieve greater EFFICIENCY and PROFITS from their CNC machines! With decades of combined experience in the demanding metalworking industry, Halter has advanced the field of CNC machine loading solutions by developing innovative CNC automation robots, which are easily connected with any CNC machine. Their solutions not only facilitate loading and unloading - they can also be used for all kinds of automated additional functionalities, including palletising and positioning workpieces. Through our partnership with Halter, 1st Machine Tool Accessories offers a versatile and powerful automation solution for any CNC machine! Discover more: bit.ly/1MTA_HALTER #Engineering #Manufacturing #CNCMachines #CNC #Machinery #Automation #Robots Catherine Kelly, Steve Ellicott, Roy Wyatt, Sally Richards, Tim Billington, Lee Toshack, Chris Tanner, Richard Evans, HALTER CNC Automation, Wouter van Halteren, Volker Göttel, Michiel Weemaes, Peter Hoegner, Noel Moloney, Tara Wiemers Giorgio Sina, Swen Goetsch-Uhlen, Iris Hilhorst, Christoph Brouwers, Rik Peer, Michiel Weemaes, Manuel Tiehuis, Ergün Dag, Bart van Halteren, Theo van Halteren

“A flexible and modular zero-point system keeping repeatability and accuracy right at the forefront!” Workholding is one of the main things you need to make your part – and 1st Machine Tool Accessories are workholding specialists that can help you choose the right solution for almost any kind of problem! Lee Toshack of 1st Machine Tool Accessories met MTDCNC's Tom (theukmachinist) Skubala at the recent Southern Manufacturing & Electronics event to discuss a fully modular and submersible zero-point system that can be used for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining, used on wire or spark EDM machines, and even for inspection. If you’re on the hunt for a workholding solution suitable for all sorts of industries and applications, check out 1st Machine Tool Accessories' flexible and precise zero-point clamping system from SINCO® - Precision Clamping! Discover more: bit.ly/4cNu3UH #Engineering #Manufacturing #Workholding #UKmfg #SINCO #Machines #Machinery Catherine Kelly, Steve Ellicott, Roy Wyatt, Sally Richards, Tim Billington, Lee Toshack, Chris Tanner, Richard Evans, SINCO® - Precision Clamping, David Šinko, Kate Valentine

🔴𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗢 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼-𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲!! This cost-effective, high-quality range of versatile zero-point workholding systems manufactured by SINCO® - Precision Clamping is now available in the UK and Ireland - and 1st Machine Tool Accessories are delighted to be appointed their sole sales agent!   This highly capable portfolio of more than 250 MultiZero products incorporate more zero points than any other system on the market – up to 273 in a single solution!   The product family offers five different pallet types for manual or automatic clamping of parts on a machining centre, die-sink or wire-erosion EDM machine, measuring machine or assembly station. SINCO also produces fixturing arrangements to suit users’ bespoke workholding requirements, also available via 1st Machine Tool Accessories!   The use of multiple pallets for off-machine workpiece clamping speeds set-ups to within seconds and maximises machining uptime, while ensuring excellent positioning accuracy to within 5 µm for stable, repeatable production. Moreover, the absence of unnecessary vice jaws exposes the maximum surface of the workpiece, reducing the number of set-ups and operations needed for machining or inspection.   1st Machine Tool Accessories operates a consultancy service to identify the optimum workholding solution for any given application and offers the largest variety of clamping products under one roof for securing prismatically shaped and round components. Discover more: bit.ly/4cNu3UH #Engineering #Manufacturing #Workholding #SINCO #UKmfg #Clamping #Machinery #Productivity Catherine Kelly, Steve Ellicott, Roy Wyatt, Sally Richards, Tim Billington, Lee Toshack, Chris Tanner, Richard Evans, SINCO® - Precision Clamping, David Šinko

Why doesn't every factory use one? Anyone who has spoken with Danielle Toner, production manager of drilling equipment manufacturer ARCHWAY ENGINEERING (U.K.) LIMITED, about the company’s use of a drill sharpener would wonder why every factory does not use one. When the savings are understood, and bearing in mind that drilling is the most common machining process, the investment becomes compelling! A US-made Darex XT-3000 for repeatedly regrinding carbide and high-speed steel (HSS) drill bits to as-new condition was delivered by sole UK sales agent 1st Machine Tool Accessories to Archway Engineering’s Elland factory in July 2023. Remarkably, by November last year it had already paid for itself as Archway has not purchased a single new carbide drill in all that time to replace broken or damaged bits. The saving was between £700 and £1,500 per month, according to the work going through the factory. Danielle Toner explains: “We did not previously send drills out for resharpening, so worn bits were discarded. The cost was significant, especially in the case of solid carbide drills. “One component we regularly machine involves using a 160 mm long, single-flute carbide drill and we previously needed four of them to complete the part. If we ran out of the bits, we couldn’t finish the job until the next drill delivery, which delayed assembly of our products. “Now we simply resharpen a bit four times and we are certain that the component will be finished on time. New carbide drills cost around £165 each, so the saving is considerable and contributes to lowering the cost of production.” Read the full, unabridged article: bit.ly/1MTA_Darex #Engineering #Manufacturing #Workholding #Drills #Drilling #UKmfg #Machines #Machinery #Productivity Catherine Kelly, Steve Ellicott, Roy Wyatt, Sally Richards, Tim Billington, Lee Toshack, Chris Tanner, Richard Evans Darex IND Inc, Cody Lindsey, Hank O'Dougherty, Erika Balbier, Work Sharp, Ben Holtey, Ryan Folkestad, Steve Baker, Ken McLean, Greg Duncan, Matt Elliott, Grant Loberg, John Griffin, Jared Henkin, Kyle Crawford, Mallory Olson, Brandon Knight, Erika Balbier, Drew Lawrie, Steve Baker, Christy Harshman, Joshua Warren, Megan Howell

Now that's a sexy Chick!! Have you used one of these? There are thousands of these workholding systems being used on machine tools around the world and this is probably why!  💪 Built for precision: These workholding systems mean business, offering unmatched stability and accuracy for your machining needs.  🚀 Boost productivity: Save valuable time with Chick's quick and effortless setup, allowing machinists to focus on what truly matters - getting the job done efficiently.  🔧 Secure and simple clamping: Say goodbye to guesswork and frustration. Chick's workholding systems make securing your workpiece a breeze, ensuring it stays in place even during the most demanding machining operations.  ⏱️ Rapid part changes: With Chick's workholding systems, switching from part to part is a breeze, thanks to their user-friendly design and hassle-free adjustment mechanisms.  🔄 Versatility at its best: Whether you're working on horizontal, vertical, or 5-axis machines, Chick's workholding systems adapt seamlessly to your setup, providing consistent performance across all platforms.  💷 OK, so what about price?? Talk to 1st Machine Tool Accessories in the UK. You'll be surprised at how much these units are and how quick pay back can be when you measure the time saved and the productivity gained. Discover more: bit.ly/1MTA #Engineering #Manufacturing #Workholding #UKmfg #Machines #Machinery #Productivity Catherine Kelly, Steve Ellicott, Roy Wyatt, Sally Richards, Tim Billington, Lee Toshack, Chris Tanner, Richard Evans, Chick Workholding Solutions, Inc., Mike Olson, Scott Pongratz, Melanie Marketing, Chrisie Kozar, Mary Allman

By simply changing the way workpieces are clamped, Archway Engineering has DOUBLED the numbers of parts going through one its most important machines! Drilling equipment specialist Archway Engineering relies on a Leadwell V-50L 3-axis VMC to perform some of the more arduous machining operations on its shop floor. Remarkably, the productivity of parts going through this machine has been doubled simply by changing the way workpieces are clamped.   By purchasing three US-made Chick OneLOK units from sole UK agent 1st Machine Tool Accessories to replace conventional vices, the process has been transformed by quicker set-ups, faster machining cycles and more parts machined in a single cycle. Danielle Toner, Production Manager at West Yorkshire-based ARCHWAY ENGINEERING (U.K.) LIMITED, explains:   "Most of our production involves one-offs or small batches, with individual cycles generally running for several hours. Being able to clamp parts of any shape so firmly in the OneLOK allows us to mill much more aggressively using high-feed inserted end mills and solid carbide drills. "In one instance, an EN8 steel drive unit end plate that previously took six hours to machine is completed in one hour." Read the full, unabridged article: bit.ly/1MTA_Archway #Engineering #Manufacturing #Workholding #UKmfg #Machines #Machinery #Productivity Catherine Kelly, Steve Ellicott, Roy Wyatt, Sally Richards, Tim Billington, Lee Toshack, Chris Tanner, Richard Evans, Chick Workholding Solutions, Inc., Mike Olson, Scott Pongratz, Melanie Marketing, Chrisie Kozar, Mary Allman ARCHWAY ENGINEERING (U.K.) LIMITED, Dan Binns, Josh Lock, Flakadan Azemi, Robert Higgins, Charley McCluskey, WH-Lead, Dan Hughes, LEADWELL CNC MACHINES MFG., CORP, Zoe Sung, Katelyn HSU