Chick's QwikChange Challenge Back for Westec 2007


Warrendale PA - January 15, 2007 - Booth #4112 at Westec 2007 is the site of Chick Workholding's second edition of the Chick QwikChange Challenge. Each heat will pit three racers in a head to head battle, using Chick's CNC Vise concept, competing for the best time of the show and great prizes.

The QwikChange Challenge requires racers to go through several actions that are typically performed during a machine set up and cycle. Racers will remove machinable jaws, replace them with hard jaws and clamp on three separate part changes, from large to small with the CNC Vise's QwikSlide feature. The current world record - set at IMTS 2006 - is 8.18 seconds. Chick took the feedback from the racers at that show to make improvements to the CNC Vise, and that could mean that the record may be broken at Westec.

The reaction to the QwikChange Challenge at IMTS 2006 was one of overwhelming interest and enjoyment. "It was exciting to see people enjoying themselves, while at the same time learning about workholding and how it can make a machining process more efficient." Said Paul Swann, President of Chick Workholding. Chick is excited to return the second edition of the Challenge to the visitors at Westec.

In addition to competing for prizes and pride, all QwikChange Challenge participants will also have the opportunity to help engineer a part of history. Chick is giving participants the chance to make comments and suggestions regarding the CNC Vise concept. All of the feedback will then be taken into consideration before the final design of the concept is released.

Every racer will receive a Chick Magnet for participation. Each heat winner is award an official Chick Racing Hat. IPod Nanos are the prize for the fastest times each day. Chick is keeping a secret the grand prize awarded to the fastest time at the show, with an announcement expected closer to the show. To test your speed on the CNC Vise concept, race in the QwikChange Challenge in Booth #4112 at Westec 2007.

Chick Workholding Solutions is a worldwide leader in modular workholding solutions. Chick is dedicated to deliver efficiency for its customers through workholding innovation. For more information on Chick and the CNC Vise go to www.ChickWorkholding.Com or BuildaCNCVise.com, or visit Chick at Booth #4112 at Westec 2007.

Contact:
Christopher Whitlatch,
Marketing Manager
724-772-1644
cwhitlatch@chickworkholding.com
Westec Booth - #4112

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