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Typical Applications
Holding part for machining or processing
Flexible tooling or fixturing
Shuttling part held with constant force
Holding parts for cutting or sawing
Challenge:
Precise and repeatable force control.
Ability to clamp until a specific event occurs (input, built-in timer, distance is reached, etc.)
Ability to indicate when object is held (fire an output to a PLC).
Safety parameters preventing “run-away” due to broken or missing part.
Ability to “Shuttle” a part while being held with a constant force.
Solution:
Typical clamping systems involve only one axis. The object is usually held between a solid structure and an actuator. When the specified clamping force is reached, an output from a servo drive (At Current Limit output) can signal that the part is clamped. This allows the clamping operation to be easily synchronized with other machine processes. Unique clamping solutions using a special rodless actuator. A specially threaded, right hand/left hand lead screw in one of our rodless actuators moves two carriages in and out together in exact mechanical synchronization to clamp parts from both sides.
Application Solutions
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