Every workholding project is different. Here at 1st MTA we understand that when certain jobs come in, your workshop may not be ready.Our technical experts love a challenge, they’ve got together to outline the key scenarios that call for bespoke workholding. That big job that you’re not sure where to start with Large forgings can […]

More information about the Tecnomagnete MillTec Grip can be found on our website. The Tecnomagnete MillTec Grip revolutionizes the concept of magnetic clamping on milling machines and machining centres. Now you can perform a real uniform clamping, i.e. between the workpiece and the magnetic surface and at the same time between the magnetic system and […]

The Chick Workholding System 5 family has evolved through the pursuit of innovation. The range consists of the Qwik-Lok fast-acting vice for vertical CNC machines, and the Multi-Lok for horizontal machines, which is essentially multiple Qwik-Loks placed on the side of a tooling column. Take advantage of the dual station clamping benefits which allow you […]

You can find the Iemca Kid 80 on the 1st MTA website. Italian manufacturer, IEMCA, has significantly improved the performance of its popular KID 80 short bar magazine to keep pace with the higher functionality of modern CNC turning centres. Availability in the UK and Ireland is through sole agent, 1st Machine Tool Accessories, Salisbury. […]

  Soft Jaws Hard Jaws Pie Jaws Gripper Jaws Master Base Jaws All Less 15% in October FIND THE PERFECT JAW Using the 1st MTA Chuck Jaw Finder, you are able to quickly and easily search through the entire range of jaws we provide. Simply select your chuck’s model and manufacturer from the drop down […]

The Abbott Master Plate and Segment system is a great choice for turning larger diameter work pieces. The system consists of an aluminium master plate, similar to a thin pie jaw, which is pre-drilled and keyed to accomodate Abbott’s standard, off-the-shelf segment rings. Plates are available in various diameters from 384mm to 1524mm and can […]

Kitagawa’s Quick Jaw Replacement (QJR) Chuck series offers quick jaw change functionality for your CNC lathe. Suitable for small and large batch production, the QJR series offers a quick and smooth jaw replacement system. The jaws on a QJR chuck can be changed in literally seconds. Simply insert the jaw release key into the chuck, […]

1st Machine Tool Accessories supplies a wide range of Kitagawa Rotary Tables that are suitable for a variety of different machining needs. HIGH CLAMPING TORQUE – HIGH RIGIDITY – HIGH SPEED High-clamping torques, extreme rigidity, and fast operation are key features of Kitagawa’s heavy duty GT series of rotary table. Available in three models from […]

Introducing Re-Stop, the advanced workshop stop tool that is soon to be the new best friend for all machinists out there. Designed by engineers for engineers, the Re-Stop is an adjustable workstop that is easy to setup, flexible enough to fit into any position, and rigid enough to hold its place in the toughest machining environments. Set the adjustable arm into the position […]

The full range of Waldmann Lighting products mentioned in this article are currently available. The extensive range of industrial lighting products manufactured in Germany by Herbert Waldmann GmbH, mainly powered by energy-efficient LEDs but alternatively incorporating fluorescent tubes, is now available in the UK and Ireland through 1st Machine Tools Accessories, Salisbury, under a new […]