During the Mach 2016 exhibition, 1st Machine Tool Accessories ran a Chick One-Lok Qwik Change Challenge, tasking event-goers with changing the jaws on a Chick One-Lok as fast as possible, with the best time each day winning a brand new iPad Air 2! We are now announcing the winners of the Challenge, and you can […]

Since becoming the exclusive UK distributor for the permanent-electro magnetic workholding systems from Tecnomagnete, interest has rapidly increased. Our technical represntative Giovanni has been interviewed about two of the different products in the Tecnomagnete range, which are shown below. The Tecnomagnete MillTec Grip is a magnetic clamping system for milling machines and machining centres. The […]

1st Machine Tool Accessories had a very successful time exhibiting at the MACH 2016 exhibition, and we extend out sincerest thanks to everyone who came to see us at the show. For those of you who weren’t able to attend, or those who want to re-visit the products we had on display, please enjoy this […]

During the MACH 2016 Exhibition, 1st Machine Tool Accessories will be at Hall 5, Stand 5120 where we will be holding the Qwik-Change Challenge, with the chance to win a BRAND NEW iPad! There will be FIVE iPads in total up for grabs, with one available each day of the exhibition, going to the person […]

Following on from our previous previews of 1st MTA’s presence at the 2016 Mach Exhibition, here you can see a sample of the Iemca barfeeders, and Darex Drill Sharpeners we will be exhibiting. If you would like to see our previous Mach 2016 previews, please follow the links below. Mach 2016 Preview – TecnomagneteMach 2016 […]

Following on from our previous previews of 1st MTA’s presence at the 2016 Mach Exhibition, here you can see a sampling of the collet chucks, custom chuck jaws, and steady rests that will be on show. If you would like to see our previous Mach 2016 previews, please follow the links below. Mach 2016 Preview […]

Following on from our previous Mach 2016 Preview, here you can see some of the products we will have on show from Chick Workholding and Kitagawa. If you would like to see our previous Mach 2016 preview, please follow the link below. Mach 2016 Preview – Tecnomagnete FLEXIBLE AND FAST-ACTING WORKHOLDING   The US workholding […]

1st Machine Tool Accessories will be exhibiting during the 2016 Mach Exhibiton at Hall 5 Stand 5120. During the run-up to the show, we’re going to be previewing some of the innovative workholding items we will have on offer. WIDE RANGE OF WORKHOLDING AND AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS WITH BESPOKE OPTIONS  Workholding, drill sharpening and automation equipment specialist, […]

With the holidays upon us, 1st MTA is offering a range of stock clearance items and general offers all available at great prices and full warranties. Offers run until 31st January 2016, or whilst stocks last, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount, or promotion. A complete list of the bargains […]

Kitagawa Chucks Provide High Repeatability and Long Life in Honing Applications Honing machines are usually delivered with rudimentary or no equipment for clamping workpieces, as machine builders do not know what types of component their customers will be producing. Oleo International, which makes hydraulic buffers for the rail industry as well as for lifts and […]