Jergens Fixture-Pro® 5-Axis, ER Collets Engineered to mount to Fixture-Pro® 5-Axis risers & pallet systems, Jergens ER Collets create stack-ups that enable 360 degree machining of rods & other round objects. Designed to accept standard 16mm, 20mm, 25mm, 32mm & 40mm ER collets, Jergens hardened alloy steel ER collets are available in 70mm & 130mm bases. Optional mounting styles are also available.
Stronger and Lighter Laser-Treated Steel the Future for the Automotive Industry? A new technique for the local heat treatment of high-strength steels softens the material in a limited area, thus increasing the local formability of components. Automakers, for instance, can reduce weight using stronger steels with lower metal thicknesses without impairing the function of the parts. Full Article