Clamping systems reduces setup time
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The ZeroClamp zero point clamping system has been designed to reduce set-up times and increase machining efficiency in assembly systems. This patent-registered system provides an effective route to producing more components, quicker and at a lower cost.
The maker tells us that there are a number of features of this robust work holding solution that stand it apart from other competitor systems. By using the face and taper HSK spindle tooling principle, ZeroClamp can achieve a repeatability of +/- 2.5 micron, around 10 times more accurate than existing systems , the company claims.
This principle also removes any machining induced vibration, minimises all thermal effects and compensates for hole misalignments of up to +/- 0.1 mm as the tapers always compensate towards the centre of the clamping position.
"Thanks to the highly accurate repeatability of the system, parts can be unloaded and reloaded with the minimum of fuss," commented Mark Jones, managing director, Leader Chuck Systems. "So, moving components from one machine to another can be carried out without any accumulated errors, and important features can be measured part way through the machining sequence with the safe knowledge that the part can be reloaded accurately."
