HWR Workholding and Additive Man Partner to Advance Automated CNC Machine Applications

Additive Man is proud to announce we are an authorized reseller of HWR Workholding, a leader in precision workholding solutions. We help companies of all sizes and industries integrate innovative technologies into their manufacturing processes. Partnering with HWR enables our customers to enhance machining automation with vises and chucks that can run continuously without the need to reprogram machines.

At the heart of this partnership is a shared commitment to provide the highest quality workholding solutions for modern manufacturing applications. HWR’s SOLIDLine vises and INOLine chucks    are designed to hold delicate parts with precision, flexibility, and efficiency. Additive Man has extensive experience guiding the U.S. manufacturers through the evaluation, procurement, installation, and service and support processes.

HWR products stand out with several key advantages over other workholding solutions on the market:

• Compatible with Lang Workholdings: HWR vises are almost completely compatible with Lang systems, allowing manufacturers to transition seamlessly without reprogramming applications.
• Enhanced Precision and Durability: With repeatability to 5 microns and a wedge-based tightening system, HWR’s SOLIDPoint plates deliver triple the hold-down force compared to Lang plates, ensuring maximum stability during machining.
• Flexibility for Milling and Turning: HWR’s workholding portfolio includes 4-jaw self-centering chucks, which outperform traditional 3-jaw chucks by minimizing part deformation thanks to increased contact points.
• USA-Based Customer Service: HWR customer service is based in the U.S., giving customers easy access to timely service and support.

Pioneering Automation
Automation is shaping the future of manufacturing. HWR has already demonstrated this by integrating their vises with the ROBOJOB CNC milling automation products. ROBOJOB robots can be programmed to pick up a HWR vise holding a part, rather than a variety of parts. This allows for the robot to run continuously without having to be reprogrammed to pick up different shapes, enhancing productivity in high variety, low volume machining processes.

Innovative Features
HWR’s innovative technology redefines the standards for workholding. Key technologies include:

• INOzet Pendulum Bridges: Transform 3-jaw chucks into 6-jaw chucks, or 4-jaw chucks into 8-jaw chucks, providing unmatched flexibility and reducing part deformation.
• SOLIDClick Quick-Change Technology: Effortlessly switch between hard and soft jaws, optimizing for both roughing and finishing operations.
• SOLIDTower Tombstone with Zero Point Technology: A versatile solution for machining multiple parts simultaneously, saving time and maximizing efficiency.

A Partnership Built for the Future
This partnership combines HWR’s cutting-edge technology with Additive Man’s dedication to integrating automated manufacturing solutions and service excellence. Together, we’re empowering manufacturers to achieve unparalleled precision, efficiency, and automation in their production processes.

Explore the future of workholding and discover how this collaboration can transform your operations. Visit Additive Man or contact Steve Schiratis ([email protected]) for more information.