Product category:
Workholding - miscellaneous clamping systems, components
News Release from: Hirschmann Engineering UK | Subject: Zero point pallet fixturing system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 August 2006
Zero point pallet fixturing system
described
Catalog shows modular zero-point fixturing for pallets, workpieces and fixtures with information about typical and custom products, service and maintenance and technical specifications.
Hirschmann Engineering USA, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, now has available a new catalog, 'Fixturing System 9000, Modular Zero-Point Fixturing for Pallets, Workpieces and Fixtures' The four-color, 20-page catalog shows the complete product line with information about typical and custom products, service and maintenance, technical specifications, clampers, clamping bases, pallets and accessories
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 18 Aug 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Fixturing System 9000 is a modular 'zero' point fixturing system designed for all machine tools.
Manufactured to compete in the global marketplace, it uses a universal cost-effective design.
Machines can be equipped with single or multiple zero-point clampers.
Workpieces or pallet-mounted fixtures can be changed quickly to maximize productivity.
When compared to traditional systems, this new system cuts starting time from about 20-25 min to 2 min.
The steps necessary to implement each system are outlined, showing how the Hirschmann System saves time.
In addition a comparison chart shows ways to optimize work holding in the manufacturing process.
It shows the saving potential of a small investment using the Zero-Point Fixturing System 9000.
The System 9000 offers faster machine cycles with high flexibility.
Simultaneous job loading or workpiece loading can take place when machining.
There isn't any loss of accuracy when transferring jobs from one machine to another.
The catalog includes drawings of component parts, technical specifications for single and multiple clamper use and installation drawings.
Photos of installed systems and clamper bases are also shown.
For your free copy of the Fixturing System 9000 catalog or additional information contact sales at www.hirschmannusa.com.
* About Hirschmann Engineering, USA - incorporated in 1992, Hirschmann Engineering, USA is a subsidiary of Hirschmann, Germany, a privately owned ISO 9001 certified company founded in 1957.
Hirschmann Engineering USA is the sole North American importer of all products manufactured by the parent company and by Oelheld, a producer of synthetic metalworking fluids.
Oelheld is an ISO 9001 certified company, founded in 1887.
Hirschmann Engineering USA is responsible for sales, service, and technical support for all of North America.
* Hirschmann Engineering, USA at IMTS 2006, Chicago, USA, September 6-13, Booth D-4100.
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