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News Release from: Schunk Intec | Subject: Kontec MTC multi-clamp vice unit
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 June 2006
Three workholding vices provided in one
housing
With only a few modifications a workholding unit can be changed from a centric vice to a vice with a fixed jaw or even to a double clamping vice, so reducing costs and set-ups.
Manufacturing a wide variety of components creates new challenges to production and often draws the need for a wider range of clamping products - something that inevitably brings increased 'hardware' costs The innovative new Kontec MTC multi-clamp vice unit from Schunk, now reduces the need for numerous vices providing the end user with reduced costs, set-ups and improved productivity
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 Oct 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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With only a few modifications the Kontec MTC can be changed from a centric vice to a vice with a fixed jaw or even to a double clamping vice.
This flexibility means a tremendous reduction of initial costs compared to the price of specialized clamping vices.
The fixed base jaw can be equipped with top jaws from the extensive Schunk jaw programme allowing the MTC jaw strokes to achieve a 40mm to 70mm range.
* Used as a fixed jaw vice - by rotation of the spindle, the moving jaw is guided towards the workpiece and is clamped by means of a torque wrench (optional).
In this situation, the indexing pin is in the extreme left bore and fixes the left base jaw in a fixed position.
* Used as a double vice - the indexing pin is removed completely.
The spindle is then held in a floating position, enabling clamping of irregularly large workpieces.
The fixed and secured middle jaw serves as the stop or fixturing element.
* Used as a centric vice - the indexing pin is inserted in the middle bore.
This fixes and locks the entire spindle in position.
By turning the drive spindle both base jaws are guided centrically towards the workpiece by turning the spindle.
The Kontec MTC has extremely compact dimensions and this limited use of space enables the user to optimally use the available machining area.
The MTC unit is equipped with a mounting groove as well as bores for connection to the machine table.
Using a torque wrench the spindle can be adjusted and achieves clamping forces from 15kN to 25kN.
The MTC is available in three sizes with a jaw width of 60, 80 or 100mm and its chip-repelling contour and robust functional components guarantee to keep maintenance to a minimum whilst providing an exceptionally long product life span.
The high degree of robustness and flexibility enable the MTC vice to work hand in hand with the Schunk Unilock Quick-Change-Pallet System. Request a free brochure from Schunk Intec ...
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