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Craftsman Tools offer a complete design and manufacture service to produce special fixturing to suit any component during any stage of manufacture or inspection. A Craftsman designed fixture can significantly improve the productivity of your machines in the following ways:
* Set-up times are reduced through use of purpose built part location and quick release clamping.
* Parts are mounted to allow maximum access, reducing the number of machining operations
* Rigidity is increased allowing faster machining and improved accuracy.
* Multiple parts or part types can be loaded on to one fixture, reducing batch production time.
* Either hydraulic or manual clamping can be used, which ever is most suitable to the individual application.
Craftsman utilise the latest 3D CAD packages in design components and are accredited to ISO 9001:2000.
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Low-profile clamps come in two basic models, one with a single-wedge and the other with a double-wedge construction. In addition, we offer a line of machinable jaw models for workpieces of irregular shape and a special model for casting and wire EDM applications
Standard models come with a hardness of 48-52 HRC and the jaws are serrated or smooth, depending on model. Both the wedge and the jaws are made of tool steel and are through hardened. Fastening operation involving one bolt (M5-16) ensures quick set up times.
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SPECIAL FIXTURES
With special fixturing, individual components are held and located with precision and rigidity.
Cycle times (set up and changeover) are decreased while accuracy is maintained. They are ideal for repetitive work, and there is potentially no need to probe the components.
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Hydraulic clamping elements, which are integrated into the press or machine bed. Optimum utilisation of the bed surface without collision points when inserting the die. The tie rod/the clamping cylinder is wivelled/turned into the clamping position. Compact, well proven clamping elements with maximum clamping forces as swing clamp, swing sink clamp, swivel and pull clamp or pull clamp.
Swing sink clamping element in sizes 60, 104, 164 kN or 216 kN at 400 bar for flanged or pipe connection
Other sizes, dimensions or special designs, e.g. extended tie rod or stainless steel construction, are available on request
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Swing sink clamping elements are particularly suitable when the slide surface is to be fully used and the clamping elements could have an impact on die insertion.
• integrated into press bed or slide
• in machine tools and equipment
Function:
The clamping element is double-acting with a 90° swing angle The swing movement is enabled by means of two hydraulic ports and a unique patented guide pin in the swing sink clamp. The piston is guided by a guide pin in such a manner that during part of the stroke a 45° rotation takes place.
The unclamping, change-over and clamping positions are monitored by inductive proximity switches The swing mechanism is protected by spring-loaded overload protection and equipped with emergency hand operation.
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With UnoSet up to 10 Kg (22lbs), with PalletSet W up to 30 Kg (66lbs), with FrameSet up to 100 Kg (220lbs). The product family of the WEDM Tooling System fulfils all the WEDM requirements. Workpieces are preset off-line, while the machine is producing.
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The F-Tool WEDM tooling line features through the simple concept for the professional at the everyday life.
- The F-Tool WEDM tooling assortment is developed by well-known engineers and made of corrosion-resistant, high-quality steel. The system fulfils highest quality claims.
- The basic ruler provide a stable stopper and a clamping beam for large parts and many practical F-Tool clamping elements.
- The system is stable, can be cleaned well and is assembled directly on the basis zero tables of the machines.
- The F-Tool clamping elements can be pushed free in position under the clamping groove after the insertion, before they are clamped on the stopper with the clamping screws.
- The F-Tool clamping elements can be charged with the work piece outside the machine and later be assembled in the machine, system oriented in reference position.
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Widespread tooling system for workpiece clamping on any chipremoving or EDM machines. Suitable for part sizes up to 160x160x250 mm. Positioning accuracy: 0.002 mm.
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Leading vacuum clamping technology for CNC machines
The quality of the clamping system is decisive for the productivity and economical operation of a CNC machining centre.
SCHMALZ clamping systems are the intelligent answer to the problem of meeting the ever-increasing demands, today and in the future.
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Suited for the heavy chip removal. This system will substantially increase the productivity of any machining center. Put all your favorite fixtures on MTS Pallets and gain productive time. Because the pallets are positioned and ready to go in seconds.
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Power-Grip
Userfriendly modular pallet system
Reduce set up time by changing the palletized work pieces in only seconds. Power grip guaranties an interference free machining under the most difficult environment with 750,000 clampings without loosing the reference and 0.002 mm system accuracy.
The simple and unproblematic clamping system can be arranged to meet your individual needs.
Customers Advantages:
- Rugged, productivity increasement
- Mount and adjust only once
- Production on all machine tables
- Minimized maintenance (low extra costs)
- Dirt immunity
- Fully automatic operation
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The product range Workholding includes modular T-Slot Systems (V40 and V70) and Hole and Dowel Systems (L12 and L16) for the construction of clamping fixtures.
The large standard program is available from stock. The substantial clamping element assortment is included in the standard parts catalogue.
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Our engineering department has more than 40 years of experience in the development and manufacturing of Customer specific Clamping Systems. From mechanical up to fully automatic clamping technologies, we offer economic solutions with best price - performance ratios.
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pneumatic control
Standard features
full automatic cycle
fast positive clamping
fixed collet position
1 vertical or 3 horizontal mounting surfaces
self contained
positve index position
minimum heught
fully pneumatic
easily intalled and maintained oil mist lubrication
backed by spare parts inventory
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The cube type C.E.8. 93 is the appropriate tool to use contemporaneously vices from the series Europe 99 in vertical. It is the ideal solution to reduce the production time on C.N. having the possibility to increase the quantity of workpieces. Buildt in cast iron mechanics G 30 stabilized, offer max. guaranty, rectifieded on supportface, assure centesimal tolerance.
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- Modular connecting element (hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical)
- Hydraulic, double acting connecting element
- Hydraulic, single acting connecting element
Coupling elements to clamp and simultaneously centre workholding elements designed as a quick change system to shorten the set-up times.
o Referenced clamping of jigs and fixtures provided by repeatedly accurate placement at the "zero-point".
o For machining workpieces in several working steps on different machines.
In addition to the maximum of flexibility provided by Halder Zero-point Clamping Systems the way the system is designed (with the peg of the base element mounted pointing upwards and the connecting ring integrated on the jig) guarantees a high degree of production reliability, continuous accuracy, and soiling of the reference point is avoided.
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Our quick change palletizing system offers you the perfect interface between your machine tools and work holding system or work pice. Beacuse of its high efficency, it increases your production output, and reduces your setup times up to 90%.
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The Alpha A-Pod was borne out of the Job Shop market where set ups were always changing and having a dedicated magnetic chuck on one machine was not practical. The A-Pods provided greater flexibility and quicker pay back. Due to the A-Pod's flexibility, customers began to discover other uses for the A-Pods.
The A-Pod is an ideal tool for the creative shop owner, so Tool and Die shops began using the magnets in place of hydraulic fixtures because magnets cost less, are more flexible and require virtually no maintenance. Unlike a chuck, the A-Pod is completely modular and has little impact to a machine's table weight capacity. A set of A-Pods can be shared between multiple machines.
Large plate manufacturer's discovered the benefits of the A-Pods over conventional magnetic chucks, because A-Pods provide sufficient clamping force and greater flexibility for less money and with significantly less weight.
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The compact, economical MITEE-BITE Uniforce® Clamp enables you to fixture more parts on the machine table. The specially designed steel wedge spreads the clamping force uniformly on both sides of the 7075-T6 aluminum channel.- Increases production.
- Minimizes tool changes.
- Holds two parts with equalateral clamping action.
- Ideal for clamping flat or round work pieces.
- Reduces wasted space.
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Witte modular fixturing systems are used to build all kinds of fixtures i.e. holding fixtures, measuring fixtures or jigs, checking gauges, gap and flush gauges, cubings, meisterbocks, blue bucks, match metal fixtures, tool reference models, data control models etc. etc. The dimensions and accuracy of various types of profile enable rigid configurations in any type and dimension.
We offer complete fixtures and attend our customers from planning through approval process to after sales service. Design is done in CAD by our staff, who are experienced in following our customer’s special requirements. Manufacturing, assembly and measuring is taken care of almost entirely in-house by our experienced staff coordinated by our project managers.
Modular fixturing systems enable fast realization of projects from plan to product. Further time and cost advantages are possible if modifications to finished fixtures are necessary because work pieces change.
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Fixturing System 4000
for Wire EDM
The Fixturing System 4000 is designed for fast and high precision clamping of workpieces in Wire EDMs. The workpieces can be clamped directly in the beams (Basic Set) or via pallets with fixed workpiece holders to a clamper on the EDM table (Pallet System).
The Fixturing System 4000 fits on all Wire EDMs. All components are made of highest quality stainless steel.
rost-resistand
consistent accuracy
Vacuum hardened function surfaces
compatible with the Fixturing System 5000 and Palletizing System 8000.
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UNILOCK zero point clamping chuck system can reduce machine set up time by up to 90%. The UNILOCK system is easily adapted to existing pallets, fixtures and workpieces. Clamping chucks on every machine tool increases quality and throughput with repeatability of 0.0002" or better with quick, accurate changeovers.
UNILOCK - features of a Zero Point Clamping Chuck.
Self-locking mechanical clamping.
- Pneumatically activated with a minimum of 75 PSI, no hydraulics.
- Precision ground, short taper clamping knob, self-centering with repeatability of 0.0002" or better.
- Wedge style locking mechanism for larger surface contact.
- Clamping knob is simple to mount, with a through hole for three variations.
- Up to 11,240 lbs (Almost 6 tons) of clamping force.
- Self Cleaning.
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SPEEDY classic - mechanically / hydraulically
- Our most complete and versatile system
- available in 4 sizes with draw in forces from 5.3 to 30 kN
- Draw in- positioning - clamping - releasing- retraction, all these functions are integrated in a single element
- best suited for full automatic solutions
- decades have proven the wide range of applicability of this zero point mounting system
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Modular Zero-Point Fixturing System 9000
for Pallets, Workpieces and Fixtures
The Fixturing System 9000 is an universal and cost effective work piece fixture system for all machine tools. By equipping a machine with single or multiple System 9000 Zero Point clampers, workpieces or pallet mounted fixtures can be quickly changed to maximize productivity.
Features:
Constant zero point without realignment
Clamps and positions in one step
Simultaneous production and preparation time
Single and multiple set-up
Flexible fabrication - exchanges fixtures or workpieces in seconds for interruptions for urgent orders
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Pneumatic multi-tensioners with self-locking
Centering multiple and single locking
Clamping up to 25mm per jaw
11000N tonicity
<0.03mm Repeat precision in Zentrierspanner
Operating pressure 3-7 bar
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The LANG Quick-Point clamping system provides exceptional advantages. Easy and reliable mechanical operation with highest positional accuracy make this holding system the best in the world. The lowest Zero-point clamping system of only 27 mm / 1.06 inch worldwide is also perfect for vertical machining applications.
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OK-VISE rotary columns are made of aluminium and they come with steel made corner clamps. They work as a trunion unit between indexer and a tail support. This new system makes efficient use of machinable area a reality, ultimately leading to savings in tool changes, less operator interventions and extended cycle times. Most important feature is a possibility to use subplates resulting to a remarkable cut down in machine stop times which is critical especially in the vertical machining centers.
Parts fixturing probably represents the best value in today´s metalworking technology, if you calculate the cost of a CNC machine tool, the cutting tools, tool-holders and tool-changer with both the programming and the design software and compare these investments to the cost of your workholding equipment. Fixturing normally costs only a fraction of the amount the others cost. Yet, the potential for time savings and process improvements offered by a good fixturing solution are substantial.
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Locking units are capable of retaining forces in both axial directions. They are used in a wide variety of machines. In most versions the clamping is spring actuated, and hydraulic or pneumatic pressure is required to release it. Shaft diameters range from 10 to 250 mm. The respective holding forces vary from 0.1 to 1000 kN, depending on style and customer requirements.
If the device is used as a restraint device and emergency brake in machine tools, a special version KFHW is available. For this reason, all the external parts and sealing surfaces are made of stainless steel.
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eccentric self locking clamping devices
CAM-SYSTEM “t”
Set CAM SYSTEM “t” complete with:
N. 4 CAM SYSTEM “t”
N. 4 fixed block CAM SYSTEM ‘t’
N. 8 pair of T-nuts with screw
N. 1 key for CAM SYSTEM ‘t’
wooden packing case
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At the very latest when, because of a power failure (intentional or not) or a malfunction something has to be done to safeguard man and machine, hydraulic clamp Ratio-Clamp® - the clamping device from Hänchen - is just what you need.
Boasting a retention force of up to 450 kN, the hydraulic clamp holds the piston rod in whatever position it is in at that particular moment. Without having to rustle up some extra power (no extra energy) and for an unlimited period of time. The clamping device Ratio-Clamp® is approved by the German Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV). Nor does the development of specific solutions (larger rod diameters, intermediate sizes, greater clamping forces…) pose a problem to the Hänchen specialists.
The possibilities for your application:
Rod-Ø from 10 - 140 mm,
clamping forces from
1 - 450 kN. Other
dimensions on request.
Other products of the range of services:
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Test cylinders
- Complete system solutions (Ratio-Drive®)
- Pressure intensifiers
- Industrial shock absorbers
- Special cylinders of all kinds
- Mounting parts/assembly utilities/accessories
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