Thame - Inogrip



		The precise inogrip indentations can be stamped into the components in one of two ways. The first method is to use the chuck fitted to the lathe. In this case the inogrip jaws are mounted on the chuck and the hydraulic pressure adjusted to give about 4 tonnes of grip pressure. This figure will vary, depending on the strength of the component. If distortion of the component is not an issue the part can be turned without un-clamping.
		If component distortion is to be minimised the gripping pressure can be reduced, in some cases to only 100 Kg. In this instance it is more practical to stamp all the components in the batch at the higher pressure and then to reduce it prior to machining.
		The second method of stamping uses a separate special stamping unit. All the parts would be stamped prior to machining and the indentations created used to locate the parts in the inogrip jaws on the machine. This method has the advantage of not tying up the CNC lathe while the stamping is carried out and is appropriate for high volume parts.