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5-Axis Clamping System (Vises) Offers Secure Clamping Pressures



The Fixtureworks clamping system, suited for workholding during 5-axis machining, includes centering clamps, jaws, flex zero bases and clamping pins, all shown.

Fixtureworks now offers 5-axis clamping vises identified as CP170. Supporting the vise is a complete clamping system suited for workholding during 5-axis machining, including centering clamps, jaws, flex zero bases and clamping pins.

The compact self-centering vises, with center-moving jaws that provide stability, come in overall length of 130 mm and 170 mm and are engineered for 5-axis machining. The rigid design allows strong clamping force up to 4,500 lbs. (20 kN). The system is supplied with four locating screws for mounting. The vise (clamping) body is made from 4140 steel, induction hardened, precision ground with a black oxide finish.

Jaws, both dovetail and serrated, are available in 79 mm lengths and available in sets for the CP170 self-centering vises to hold the workpiece at two surfaces and provide positive clamping force. Center-moving jaws provide stable workpiece settings suited for 5-axis machining. Serrated jaws provide enhanced grip for more aggressive operation and provide stable workpiece centering settings as well. Serrated contact surfaces penetrate into the workpiece for powerful clamping. Both types of jaws provide for small clamping area. They are made from 4140 steel, quenched and tempered, with a black oxide finish.

Flex Zero Bases locate and clamp workpieces, fixture plates and vises. Bases, available in 240 mm and 150 mm square configurations with 4-point clamping in a single operation, shorten time during fixture change operations. Locating repeatability is 0.005 mm. The body is made from 1050 nitrocarburized steel, HV 400. The threaded spindle is made from 4140 steel with a black oxide finish.

Used with CP170-N vises, four pins are available as a set for mounting. Also available is a protective cover for unused holes in the base's grid.

In addition to the 5-axis clamping system, Fixtureworks offers other workholding components and fixturing accessories, including workholding supports, pneumatic flex actuator clamps, nutrunner clamps, quick change pneumatic clamping fasteners and quick action sliding locks.

For more information contact:

Fixtureworks

33792 Doreka Drive

Fraser, MI 48026

888-794-8687 /586-294-1188

info@fixtureworks.net

www.fixtureworks.net

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