Additive manufacturing used for hydraulic workholding

摘要

James Tool designs and manufactures a wide variety of hydraulic workholding devices used in aerospace, automotive, and other high-precision industries. It recently installed 3D printing, a form of additive manufacturing, to its Engineer & Build Hydraulic Workholding Division. James Tool also offers custom CNC production machining and nonpro-duction precision machining. Jeff Toner, president of James Tool, said, "We started seeing 3D printing make an impact, some years ago. We waited until the technology had evolved and become more affordable before making our investment." The printer supports workholding and helps estimate CNC machining.