HWR Workholding Expands Automation-Ready Workholding Portfolio!

HWR Workholding USA has strengthened its automation-focused product lineup with the introduction of two advanced solutions designed to optimize precision, flexibility, and efficiency on the shop floor — the INOFlex VF-A hydraulic 4-jaw chuck and the SOLIDPoint Pneumatic Coupler. Together, these products expand the company’s portfolio of automation-ready workholding systems for modern machining environments.

The INOFlex VF-A hydraulic 4-jaw chuck is engineered specifically for turning applications that demand speed, accuracy, and versatility. Featuring hydraulic actuation, the chuck enables rapid workpiece changeovers and supports seamless integration into fully automated setups. Its patented compensating technology allows each pair of jaws to move independently, ensuring automatic centering of a wide range of workpieces — from perfectly round to irregularly shaped components.

This flexibility makes the VF-A ideal for manufacturers handling diverse parts without frequent manual adjustments. Operators benefit from reduced setup time and improved repeatability, while the system’s hydraulic operation delivers consistent clamping force, minimizing deformation and ensuring stable machining even under demanding conditions. By eliminating the need for manual intervention, the VF-A chuck enhances productivity and safety in high-volume production environments.

Complementing the chuck is the newly introduced SOLIDPoint Pneumatic Coupler, designed to simplify the integration of HWR’s SOLIDLine modular zero-point workholding system with existing pneumatic infrastructure. This compact and efficient coupler allows automated loading and unloading of workpieces using robotic arms or gantry systems, further streamlining workflow and maximizing machine uptime.

The SOLIDPoint system enables quick fixture changes with exceptional repeatability, making it ideal for flexible production lines that demand high accuracy and minimal downtime. With the addition of the pneumatic coupler, manufacturers can now fully automate clamping, unclamping, and positioning processes — a critical step toward achieving continuous, lights-out production.

Both products reflect HWR’s commitment to developing automation-ready workholding solutions that meet the evolving needs of precision manufacturers. As more machine shops move toward automated and robotic-assisted machining, reliable and adaptable workholding systems like the INOFlex VF-A and SOLIDPoint Pneumatic Coupler are becoming essential components of next-generation production cells.

By combining innovation, precision engineering, and practical usability, HWR continues to empower manufacturers to push the boundaries of productivity and flexibility in modern machining.