The ability to maximise the capabilities of existing machine tool resources is a key benefit of the latest LEAVE, Chick and Abbott jig and fixturing systems – available in the UK from leading workholding and machining equipment supplier, 1st Machine Tool Accessories Ltd (1st MTA). At the heart of LEAVE’s product range is a series of ready-to-use […]

The Darex E-90 end mill sharpener from workholding systems and manufacturing equipment specialist, 1st Machine Tool Accessories (1st MTA) provides a simple, convenient and accurate method of refurbishing milling tools without the expense of special purpose cutter grinding equipment or the need for highly trained operators. Enabling multi-flute end mills from 1.5 to 50 mm diameter […]

For companies striving to remain competitive in today’s aggressive market conditions, the traditional merits of price, quality and delivery are as valid for success as they have ever been. The need to relentlessly drive productivity up and costs down is a ‘given’ in the face of global supply chains and competition from low wage economies. […]

OK-Vise high strength, low profile machining clamps are now available from workholding systems and productivity equipment specialist, 1st Machine Tool Accessories (1st MTA). Providing up to 150 kN clamping force through the simple tightening of a cap screw, OK-Vises offer an extremely compact and cost-effective method of securing workpieces against fixed stops. They incorporate a cross-wedge action that […]