• Finish Turning of the Body or Body Segments

• Turned Down Ends

• Stepped & Tapered Sections

• Part Stop Shoulders

• Part Stop Snap Ring (Smalley Ring)

• Threaded Features

• Non Round Shapes (Splined, Complex Polygons)

• Wrench Flats

• Tooling Clearance Undercuts

• Tooling Clearance Relief Features

• Timing & Encoding Markers

• Increased Offset Sections for Belts

• Engraved Customer Part Numbers

• Lightening Via Hard Anodized Aluminum End Caps & Additional Lightening Holes   (Larger 5000 Series)

• Increased Precision (0.001 TIR is Standard, High Precision Available up to .0003 TIR)

 These features can all play an important role in how you are going to improve your quality, reduce setup and processing times.

Because the Xpandrel is the only customizable & machine-able expanding mandrel the modifications that can be done to improve the usefulness of the mandrel is unmatched.  

We offer many commonly requested modification options.  We will work with you to ensure that your modified Xpandrel is optimized for maximum functionality for your project needs.  If you are planning on doing your own modifications we can help make sure you get the right base model to assist you in your project goals.

The Basics of Xpandrel Functionality Design Series Versatility End Conditions & Actuation Methods Materials Standard, Modified or Custom? How To Buy  Xpandrels

General Work Holding Process Flow Portability Inspection Timing & Balancing Composites and Windings Laminite Stacking

Thin Wall Machining Milling Grinding Stepped ID Holding

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