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Sanft gebettet
Bei einem Werkstück sollen möglichst schnell geometrische Merkmale überprüft werden. Handelt es sich nicht um Serienteile, sondern um Prototypen, Einzelteile, Kleinserien oder Erstbemusterungen, so steht meist keine passende Werkstückaufnahme zur Verfügung. Passt sich die Vorrichtung der Form des Werkstücks an, so sind Typenwechsel in kurzer Zeit zu realisieren.
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Artikel: "SCHNELLER TYPENWECHSEL" (special tooling 3/2008)
Using versatile pin-clamping systems to fix complicated workpieces in position
The more complicated the geometry of the workpiece to be held, the higher the requirements on the clamping apparatus. With versatile pin-clamping systems it is possible to fix in position even elaborately shaped parts quickly and safely. The pressure is kept as low as possible, the distributed spread of clamping force avoids vibrations.
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Article: Clamping acc. to the pin principle (ke 10/2008)
These pins clamp securely
The requirements for tooling systems for small and medium batch sizes are very complex. Technically, a high degree of precision and high rigidity is required. Economically, the setup times have to be reduced. The jig must therefore be easy to handle and be very versatile in accommodating different products. New and, above all, versatile clamping systems are required for complex part geometries such as turbine blades, or for parts with unfinished surfaces such as castings, sections and prototypes. Conventional systems come up against their limits when faced with such workpieces.
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Article: "Fixing in position securely" (x-technik 5/2008)
Softly Bedded
It is necessary to check the geometric characteristics of a workpiece as quickly as possible. If these parts are not series-produced but rather prototypes, single parts, small series or initial samples, no appropriate workpiece fixture is generally available. If the jig adjusts to the shape of the workpiece, type changes can be implemented very quickly.
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Article: "FAST TYPE CHANGING" (special tooling 3/2008)