VCMC-Quick mechanical clamps from Treotham for even shorter set-up times

With the Schmalz VCMCQUICK series, Treotham presents its new mechanical clamping system for CNC machining centres with console and grid tables. The highlight of the new version: users can adjust the clamping height without tools. This simplifies and speeds up machine set-up.

The new Schmalz VCMC-QUICK from Treotham Automation is particularly suitable for fixing narrow and curved workpieces such as frame parts or window profiles and have a clamping range of ten to 100 millimetres. For setup, the clamp is positioned stably on the machine table mechanically (with single-circuit console systems), by vacuum (with double-circuit console systems) or with mounting brackets (with grid tables). The special feature of the VCMC-QUICK is its multipart, triangular clamping plate: this enables tool-free and thus extremely fast clamping height adjustment.

To do this, the user releases the lock by simply turning the upper turntable by hand - this creates a gap between the turntable and the clamping plate. By pressing these parts together, the clamping plate is unlocked and can be adjusted to the desired height. It can be moved continuously over the entire adjustment range and locks into place in 5mm increment. By screwing the upper turntable tight, the complete clamping plate is locked again and is ready for use. Thus, the quick set-up function allows the desired clamping height to be set within a few seconds. To further simplify set-up, users can optionally expand the VCMCQUICK clamping system with a positioning aid and a clamping unit.

To fix the workpiece, the user activates the clamping device via the operating vacuum of the CNC machining centre. With a clamping force of up to 700 Newton and special friction materials on the clamping plate and surface, the clamping system holds workpieces reliably in position even with large machining forces. The new clamps are available for Schmalz 1-circuit and 2-circuit console systems as well as grid tables with a working height of 100 millimetres. Schmalz will be adding further heights to the series in the course of the year.

Treotham Automation www.treotham.co.nz

0800 847 200

Treotham Automation supply the range of Schmalz Vacuum Lifting devices, customizable and suitable for standard weights up to 750kg.

Schmalz clamping solutions are used for a wide range of machining and assembly tasks. With vacuum power, components made from wood, metal, glass or plastic are fixed securely and without distortion.