Gripper jaws can be a great way of getting round part movement in roughing operations, this is by use of teeth in the jaw which bite into the material. This biting can also be a great way to get round problems using black bar or other rough material....
Used Dugard 760E vertical machining centre with Siemens 828D control with Shopmill, 20 tool twin arm ATC, 11,000rpm belt drive, 762/440/460mm X/Y/Z axis and BT40 spindle taper
Used Hydrafeed MX1B Multifeed Short Magazine Bar Feeder, 2003, s/n 4897, 1.650 metre bars, Maximum stroke 1,700mm, 3-80mm dia, overall length 2,100mm, Magazine capacity 23 x 25mm dia or equivalent. Weight 415kgs, Height range 700 to 1,500mm.