Automation has been established in the machining industry for many years. What started with bar feeders is now standard, for example, in complex machining centers equipped with robots: the automatic handling of untreated and processed workpieces.
For several years, we have been offering custom special clamping tools here, all of which have a common goal: to shorten processes through complete machining in as few clamping setups as possible with adaptive workpiece clamping technology.
We would be happy to adapt the workpiece clamping to your application.
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Workpiece automation
Reference project 1
Thin-walled engine housing made of deep-drawn steel sheet
Requirement
External tension via elastic membrane element. Tension force continuously adjustable with an additional spring element.
Machine connection
Short cone 5 DIN 55026/27
Function
The feed can be adapted for different workpieces by replacing the four clamping jaws as well as the axial stop. The clamping force is initiated by the elastic membrane element. An additional spring element allows for stepless adjustment of the clamping force. It is released via a pneumatic cylinder. The membrane clamping principle ensures low susceptibility to interference and reduced risk of contamination.
Workpiece automation
Reference project 2
Forged gear hollow shaft
Requirement
Internal tension with high radial transmission forces. Dirt-insensitive design.
Machine connection
Short cone 6 DIN 55026/24
Function
Hydraulically operated clamping mandrel with pointed-toothed sliding jaws. Clamping is done via spreading bolts. After loosening, the sliding jaws are pressed back into their original position by a radial spring. Due to a precisely fitting jaw holder, the risk of contamination of the sliding components is low.
Workpiece automation
Reference project 3
Turbine blade for gas turbines
Requirement
Replaceable clamping adapter via handling system. External clamping instruction via electric screwdriver. Dirt-resistant design.
Machine connection
HSK 100 DIN 69893 modified
Function
A handling system transports the clamping adapter to the setup station. There, the workpiece is inserted into the adapter using the dovetail guide and clamped using an electric screwdriver. The handling system then transports the adapter with the workpiece to the CNC machining machine. The clamping adapter is hermetically sealed against contamination.
Workpiece automation
Reference project 4
Thin-walled reduction sleeve
Requirement
Clamping on a double spindle CNC lathe for 2-sided machining. Without lowering effect, with plane setup control, clamping length 140 mm, clamping diameter 94 mm, run-out accuracy less than 0.015 mm. Dirt-insensitive design.
Machine Connection
Short Cone 6 DIN 55026/27
Function
The collet is actuated hydraulically, with the workpiece being clamped by a vulcanized Rubber-Flex collet. The collet can be quickly changed via a bayonet lock. The clamping process occurs position-neutrally. The workpiece position is monitored by the air system control. The chuck is sealed against dirt ingress.
