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Workholding - miscellaneous clamping systems, components
News Release from: Kurt Manufacturing | Subject: VB DockLock zero-point workholding system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 December 2005
Easy workholding set-up changes made in
seconds
Zero-point workholding integrates with workholding devices such as vices, providing the fastest, most accurate and repeatable method for making setup changes on all types of HMCs and VMCs.
Kurt announces introduction of the VB DockLock zero-point workholding system designed to facilitate workholding setup changes in seconds The VB DockLock system integrates with workholding devices such as Kurt vises, providing the fastest, most accurate and repeatable method for making setup changes on all types of horizontal and vertical machining centers
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 20 Jan 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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No more time consuming vise and holding fixture alignment and bolt down tasks subject to operator error.
Instead, the VB DockLock instantly positions and locks the vise or fixture in perfect alignment onto the machine worktable.
It completely eliminates operator setup errors.
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Consisting of a patented hydraulic actuated locking cylinder, the system instantly aligns and locks the vise or fixture with a clamp down force of 2800 lbf per locking cylinder (12,500Nm) and with a retention force of 9000 lbf per locking cylinder (40,000Nm).
Once in place, the workholding remains immobile.
The uniquely designed collet connection dampens vibration tendencies in the workholding setup, an important design feature.
When a change is needed, the VB DockLock disengages instantly and the workholding can be moved to another machining center or offline ready for re-introduction to a machining center.
* Designed to achieve highest levels of productivity and accuracy - providing repeatable positioning accuracy of +/-0.0002in on typical part runs, the VB DockLock system ensures high quality part finishes, no scrap parts, and very significant setup time savings.
A typical workholding setup change usually requiring 20 minutes is done in less than 2 minutes with the VB DockLock.
Machine operators like it because of its simplicity and ease of use.
Top down design makes the fixture handling process effortless.
With few components, the system is easy to keep free of chips and coolant.
Also, the system's rugged design requires minimal maintenance and ensures long life through repeated use.
To meet a broad range of machining center requirements, the VB DockLock system is available in three different versions: standard, automatic and heavy duty plus customs.
Each system consists of locating collets, cylinders, mounting pallets and pumps allowing configuration of a system for virtually every model machining center and production requirement.
Proven throughout Europe by leading precision manufacturers, the VB DockLock system is the ideal addition to the Kurt line of vises and workholding products.
According to Steve Kane, sales and marketing manager for Kurt, "The VB DockLock provides another important workholding option for improving productivity.
Using Kurt vises with the VB DockLock provides an ideal solution for reducing setup time.
It is an excellent product for new machining center applications and is a great way to upgrade existing workholding." First introduced in 1961, Kurt vises are the world-leader with more than a half million vises sold during that period.
Kurt offers a full line of single and multiple station vises and towers and is the only vise manufacturer to offer a Lifetime Ironclad Warrantee. Request a free brochure from Kurt Manufacturing ...
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