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- Pallets can be swapped in 30 seconds or less.
- Load pallets while machining to maximise productivity.
- Base receiver dimensions size 315mm x 140mm.
- Pallets can be swapped in 30 seconds or less.
- Load pallets while machining to maximise productivity.
- Base receiver dimensions size 323mm x 330mm.
- 4 Vacuum ports to allow 1-4 small parts or a larger part.
- Grid plate tapped with M6 holes to allow extra clamps and stops.
- Base receiver dimensions are 406mm x 355mm.
Compatible with CNC machines; vacuum clamping is cost-effective, increases productivity and minimizes any clamping damage to the work piece.
The VacMagic system enables high volume production runs at the same feeds and speed as traditional pallet systems, with less set up time and hence reduces spindle idle time.
The low profi le base unit of the VacMagic can be used either as a vacuum pallet or a standard pallet, set up as a fixture plate, for increased productivity. Alternatively a standard vice can be mounted directly onto the VacMagic base for easy loading and unloading, eliminating the need to index the vice on each use – providing quick change over from prototype to production volumes.
Multi-Power Vac has a 400mm x 350mm grid plate base, tapped with M6 threads and a finely textured surface increasing holding force through friction, it off ers greater flexibility for multiple workholding solutions.
When a vacuum is created, a pressure differential is created between the vacuum clamping plate and the workpiece – the vacuum causes an ‘underpressure’ beneath the workpiece which effectively presses the work piece against the clamping plate. Thus the work piece is not ‘sucked’ but rather ‘pressed’ against the vacuum table.
The sliding force of the workpiece depends on its surface structure, the pressure differential generated by the vacuum and the workpiece area on which the vacuum acts. The larger the area, the better the holding force.
What is a vacuum?
A vacuum is the state in a space which is free of matter. In practice, we refer to a vacuum when the air pressure in a space is less than that of the atmosphere.
All objects are subject to atmospheric pressure of approx. 1 bar. When a vacuum is generated some of the air under a workpiece is removed, thus removing part of the pressure load on the workpiece surface.
The net result is a one-sided pressure on the top surface of the workpiece, the strength of this one-sided pressure is dependent upon the size of the vacuum generated – generally this is 0,7 to 0,8 bar. This means that a vacuum of 200mbar (absolute pressure) is generated, and hence the pressure differential acting on the workpieces is 800mbar (approx. 0,8kp/cm). Size of the clamping force is then only dependent on the clamping area.
Force = pressure x area
F (N) = bar x A (m2) x 105
1 bar = 10N/cm2
Typical units of measure:
100 Pa = 1 hPa
1 hPa = 1 mbar
1 mbar = 0,001 bar
The Vacuum system is ideally suited for difficult to hold parts, parts too thin for traditional workholding, as well as soft or brittle materials such as graphite and plastics. It is an ideal alternative to the magnetic chuck for non-magnetic material such as wood or plastic.
More than just a vacuum system - a fully flexible damping and fixturing solution.
Mount the base unit to the grid plate, T-slot table or in a vice.
Make your own vacuum fixtures for fully flexible fixturing.
Will accept the standard SL0430.45150 pallet increasing your vacuum platform to over 360 x 315mm.
Sliding stop SL0490 used to assist in low profile positioning on our vacuum system.
1. A custom “sacrificial plate” was made to cover the multi-power vacuum clamping plate for machining of thin and delicate parts.
2. Sacrificial plate is easily secured to multi-power vacuum clamping plate via four flat head screws.
3. To maximise the flexibility of the machining process, four multi-power vacuum clamping plates have been connected together and are run from one standalone vacuum pump. Here three very diff erent components are being held; one long workpiece even stretches across two vacuum units.
4. Multi-power vacuum clamping plates are suitable for large and small components. In this application six units have been connected together to achieve a very large clamping area of approx. 1200 x 700 mm.
5. To hold delicate components, a customer pallet has been designed; vacuum ports were accessed through the pallet with a grid pattern to suit the component. Grid is sealed using supplied vacuum gasket to create vacuum seal.
6. Workpieces are aligned to the vacuum seal and loaded. Air supply is initiated and workpieces are clamped ready for machining.
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Glenmore Business Park
Portfield Works
Chichester, PO19 7BJ (UK)
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