Blue Photon will demonstrate the advantages of their photo-activated adhesive workholding system at the 2019 Advanced Manufacturing Expo in the Metal Working Hall at Booth 2008 on Aug. 22 at the Deltaplex Arena in Grand Rapids, MI from 8:00AM-3:00PM.
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July 16th, 2019 by Blue PhotonPowerful Workholding With a Light Touch
April 29th, 2019 by Blue PhotonBlue Photon® will demonstrate the advantages of their photo-activated adhesive workholding system at Northwest Machine Tool Expo, Eastec, and Rapid+tct this May.
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January 31st, 2019 by Blue PhotonThe Part: Component of knee implant.
The Material: Cobalt-chromium.
The Problem: Part movement during machining due to the complex shape of the implant and the associated restrictive geometrical and dimensional requirements.
The Solution: Blue Photon’s grip technology, solves workholding struggles by eliminating scrap and rework caused by poor clamping, ensuring that the surface integrity of the implant is not affected.
The Benefit: Allows for automation of your high valued parts.
The future of workholding
December 12th, 2018 by Blue PhotonShape, materials, and the challenges that lay ahead.
Modern digital design and manufacturing, along with material science breakthroughs, have enabled an extensive array of new products and machines. New technologies developed a decade ago are now beginning to find their way into mainstream manufacturing, with the most significant of these being additive manufacturing (AM) and the introduction of new composite materials. In many cases these new methods and materials cause manufacturers to scratch their collective heads when it comes to machining these parts.
Blue Photon Technology & Workholding Systems LLC Receives an Honorable Mention in the IMTS 2018 Exhibitor Product Innovation Competition
August 23rd, 2018 by Blue Photon
IMTS held a contest to recognize the most innovative products that will be on display at IMTS 2018. The contest consisted of a 500-word description identifying the purpose and challenge or problem the product solves, benefits, length of time it takes to be fully operational and train employees, and any other pertinent information. The awards were presented as IMTS most innovative products that exhibitors will introduce at this year’s show.
Aero Engine Compressor Blades
August 14th, 2018 by Blue PhotonThe Part: Aero engine compressor blade.
The Material: Nickel and titanium.
The Problem: Workpiece distortion due to traditional workholding.
The Solution: Blue Photon’s grip technology eliminates clamp induced scrap and rework.
The Benefit: Allows for automation of your high valued parts.
Reinventing Workholding Onsite Demos
July 17th, 2018 by Blue Photon
Blue Photon® will demonstrate the advantages of their photo-activated adhesive workholding system at IMTS 2018 this September in Chicago.
Born in the lab and field-tested in manufacturing plants all over the world, Blue Photon’s workholding products are manufacturers’ solution to secure parts for tight-tolerance machining and inspection.
Blue Photon Releases 2018 Product Catalog
June 13th, 2018 by Blue PhotonBlue Photon® is releasing their new 2018 Product Catalog.
For ease of use, each section contains a picture with description and part number. Their new catalog goes into depth of the Blue Photon product lines and their continued commitment to revolutionizing the workholding industry using innovative photo-activated technology.
The catalog features Blue Photon® Gripper and Insert products, BlueGrip™ Workholding Adhesives, and Adhesive Dispensers and Accessories. Other products include a selection of UV LED Controllers and LED Accessories to quickly cure BlueGrip Workholding Adhesives, a variety of Soak Tanks, Pressure Washers and Cleaning Tools; along with their new Universal Fixture Kit allowing the user to begin using the workholding system immediately by easily adapting to most parts.