Horizontal machining
Machine vices and systems for horizontal machining
single and multiple clamping systems
mechanically, mechanically/hydraulically or hydraulically operated
Series (10)
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for torque wrench – as per data sheet WS5.450Z -
for torque wrench – as per data sheet WS5.450Z
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for torque wrench – as per data sheet WS5.450Z
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for torque wrench – as per data sheet WS 5.460Z -
for torque wrench – as per data sheet WS 5.460Z
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as per data sheet WS1.300Z
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as per data sheet WS 4.330-Z
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width: 14 h6 mm – as per data sheet WS 3.380Z -
width: 18 h6 mm – as per data sheet WS 3.380Z
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for fixed jaws and central jaws – jaw width 100 mm – as per data sheet WS 4.330Z
Tower clamping systems TS
Series TS: 4 X 90° arrangement, design as monobloc
Series TS Tri-Star: 3 X 120° arrangement, design as monobloc
Application in horizontal machining centres
The tower clamping systems TS are flexible standard fixtures for your production. Whether for small or medium-sized batches, multiple or single clamping: Tower clamping systems TS offer an economical solution. With its 3 x 120° arrangement of the clamping points, the Tri-Star system gives plenty of room for the spindle and the tool. Even extra wide workpieces can be centrally clamped and machined from three sides.
The clamping force is applied mechanically. The use of a torque wrench allows the clamping forces to be adjusted precisely and reproducibly. There is no loss of clamping force when using grip jaws. A high zero-point accuracy and workpiece density is achieved by the central position of the central jaw (fixed jaw).
The 3rd hand function allows the user-friendly loading for all clamping points. An optionally available clamping unit. precisely controlled using a foot switch, keeps both hands free for component handling and enables the operator to position and clamp even heavy workpieces with effortless ease. The version Vector, with 2 lead screws, is particularly suitable for very heavy components.
The tower clamping system TS can be loaded with 4, 8 or 16 workpieces (with floating central jaws). The clamping points can be loaded with differently-sized workpieces. A large practice-oriented range of standard jaws makes the tower clamping system suitable for versatile applications in your production process. The compact spacing of the workpieces reduces the travel distances from one workpiece to the next to a minimum, Superfluous travels
and tool changes are avoided. Effective protection against swarf is ensured by a patented guide and sealing system which ensures many years‘ trouble-free operation of the TS systems.
Special benefits
- process-safe application of clamping force
- easy and safe operation
- flexible use in your production process
- enhanced economics
- easy maintenance
Tower clamping systems TS with 4 X 90° arrangement
Tower clamping systems TS Tri-Star with 3 x 120° arrangement
Handling
The pneumatic clamping unit greatly improves the operating facility to an unrivalled extent. The operator triggers the clamping and unclamping process by actuating a foot-operated switch. Thus, he can use both hands for handling workpieces, which is especially important in the case of heavy workpieces. The torque for clamping the clamping system TS 125 must not be applied manually. The pneumatic screwdriver which has almost no weight, is suspended from two balancers and can be freely moved. The pneumatic clamping unit combines the reliable and simple mechanical features of the clamping system TS with the user friendliness provided by a hydraulic system.
The clamping system TS can also be used in automated processes. Solutions can be found in the product range "Automation".
Simple handling with the tower clamping systems TS
Tower Workholding Systems SCT
Clamping against the fixed jaw, mechanically or hydraulically operated
jaw widths 80 and 120 mm, with 3 or 4 clamping sides
Application
SCT tower workholding systems are used on horizontal machining centres, in vertical machining in connection with 4th axis, but also on 5-axis machining centres. The applications range from manually equipped machines to pallet stations and fully automated systems.
The stability of the clamping systems and the high retention force due to the use of the special grip reversible jaw with hard metal coating make pre-embossing of the workpieces superfluous.
Description
Tower workholding systems of the SCT series excel by a very compact design. Thanks to the adjusting spindle arranged in the upper part of the housing, deformation in the base during clamping is reduced.
All essential components are made of steel.
Turmspannsysteme SCT
VarioLine VL
The clamping device can be individually adapted to different distances of travel, to working space, clamping surface and machining task. User-friendly set-up for differently sized workpieces is performed in a jiffy. The use of a pressure gauge (an optional extra) permits exact, continuous clamping force display (important when carrying out rough and finish machining in one operation) and exact clamping force monitoring.
The clamping force can be applied manually using a crank handle (mechanical-hydraulic design) or by means of a hand or foot switch (hydraulic design). VarioLine is suitable for use in both horizontal and vertical machining centres. Direct adaptation to the machine tool is possible using selection parameters.
The standard jaws as well as customer‘s existing special jaws can be used provided that their dimensions fit the HILMA-ROEMHELD standard. This extends the range of applications.
Special benefits
- adaptation to the machine tool
- clamping force monitoring = high process safety with pressure gauge
- individual adaptation to the machining tasks
- wide range of jaws
Customer-specific selection parameters
- length of the base
- hydraulic or mechanical-hydraulic slide
- clamping force display
- vertical design
- positioning slot
- positioning holes
- mounting grid
- angle drive
- top jaws
Designs
mechanical-hydraulic, manually or hydraulically-operated, for use in semi or fully-automatic operation
Jaw widths 100 mm, 125 mm, 160 mm
Variants of the clamping system VarioLine VL
Clamping system VarioLine VL
Clamping system KNC, universal design
For exacting demands on clamping quality
The mechanical-hydraulic force transmission and the lead screw are integrated into the slide body and are fully encapsulated.
Easy, user-friendly manual clamping using the crank handle. 6-stage clamping force selection and angle drive are available as accessories which may be retrofitted.
The steel base with minimum deformation equipped with hardened and ground guideways as well as the linear guide with almost no play of the slide guarantee maximum precision.
The quick adjustment of the clamping ranges is made with socket pins, the use of a gas pressure spring relieves the weight on the clamping slide.
KNC Universal for horizontal, vertical and lateral arrangement, with longitudinal and crosswise keyways 20 H7, reference keyway 20 H7 on the face, threaded mounting holes in the base and gas pressure spring for load relief of the slide in vertical arrangement.
For vertical or lateral applications, the use of support angles or basic bodies is recommended
Special benefits
● very stable base with hardened and ground guideways
● universal use
● easy and quick adjustment of the jaw opening
● wide range of jaws
Designs
jaw widths 100, 125, 160 mm
standard and universal
Clamping system KNC
Multiple clamping systems MSH
The high-precision multiple clamping system MSH clamps workpieces with identical or different dimensions in small, mid-sized, and large lot sizes. MSH may be used as an individual system or in combination with additional elements (e.g. towers, bridges, base plates, zero point clamping systems) on all machine tools, machining centres and flexible manufacturing systems.
The simple, well thought-out design guarantees safe and user-friendly handling. The modular design allows any extension to suit specific requirements. Short set-up times, minimum machine travel achieved by high workpieces density, reduced tool changes and a high rate of amortisation, these are the economic advantages of using this system.
Special features
- precise, frictional connection between base and clamping module via fine teeth as well as patented eccentric clamping by means of one fixing screw only
- rapid set-up without measuring instruments using the scale on the base module and graduation marks on the fixed and clamping module
- clamping and fixed modules are available in various widths
- clamping modules with a rear contact surface accurate in size workpieces need not be accommodated "in mirror image"
- accommodation of a maximum number of workpieces any extension to the base modules is possible
- exact and repetitive accuracy of the workpiece position alignment or zero point adjustment using the machine spindle is not required
3 designs
Premium, EasyClamp, Goliath
Design Premium
- highest precision in series
- all faces grounded
- tolerance ± 0.01 mm
- all system parts hardened and corrosion-resistant
- clamping modules with retaining guide
- scale on both sides
Design EasyClamp
- for lower-cost introduction
- all surfaces fine milled and surface hardened
- tolerance ± 0.03 mm
- scale one-sided
- eccentric lead screw with hexagon socket
Design Goliath
- clamping modules for high requirements
- clamping forces up to 40 kN per element
- additional force absorption with link blocks
- use at heavy-duty machining
All clamping series are compatible and can be combined with each other!
Multiple clamping systems MSH
Modular design of the multiple clamping systems MSH
PDF Data sheets
Tower Workholding Systems TS against central jaw or fixed jaw arranged on one side – mechanically operated – jaw widths 100 and 125 mm – with 4 clamping sides
hoja del catálogo WS 4.3301Tower Workholding Systems TS-TriStar clamping against the central fixed jaw – mechanically operated – sizes 80, 100 and 125 mm – with 3 clamping sides
hoja del catálogo WS 4.3302Accessories for Tower Workholding Systems TS, TS TriStar and TS Vector Clamping jaws and jaw openings - Accessories for operation
hoja del catálogo WS 4.330ZWorkholding Systems VL clamping against the fixed jaw – mechanically/hydraulically or hydraulically – operated – sizes 100•125•160 mm
hoja del catálogo WS 2.3170Tower Workholding Systems SCT clamping against the fixed jaw – mechanically or hydraulically operated – jaw widths 80 and 120 mm – with 3 or 4 clamping sides
hoja del catálogo WS 4.5500Accessories for Tower Workholding Systems SCT Clamping jaws and accessories for operation
hoja del catálogo WS 4.550ZWorkholding Systems KNC clamping against the fixed jaw – mechanically/hydraulically operated – sizes 100•125•160 mm – (design Universal)
hoja del catálogo WS 1.3150Workholding Systems MSH clamping against the fixed jaw, mechanically operated – jaw widths 24 to 120 mm – modular design, 3 versions: Premium – EasyClamp – Goliath
hoja del catálogo WS 8.3480Double Workholding System DUO mechanically operated – clamping against the central fixed jaw – jaw width 80 mm
hoja del catálogo WS 3.3800Accessories for Double Workholding Systems DUO Clamping jaws and jaw openings, accessories for operation
hoja del catálogo WS 3.380ZApplication examples
Tower clamping system TS 125
Mechanically-operated square clamping tower "TS 125" with workpiece-specific special jaws for workpieces with irregular contours. The tower clamping system is suitable for clamping of up to 16 workpieces and the simultaneous machining of components with identical and different dimensions in horizontal machining centres. The patented guide and sealing system guarantees maximum process safety, even for complex machining tasks. The aluminium base plate can be adapted to a wide variety of machine pallets.
Tower clamping system TS 125 with workpiece-specific special jaws
Tower clamping system TS - base tower as high precis bedstop for carrier plates
Application video: HILMA Tower clamping System "TS 125"
Tower clamping system TS 125
Mechanically-operated square clamping tower "TS 125" for use in series production with floating central jaw for 16 workpieces. The machine runtime is considerably increased. The tower clamping system is also suitable for clamping of complex workpiece contours and the simultaneous machining of components with identical and different dimensions in horizontal machining centres. The patented guide and sealing system guarantees maximum process safety, even for complex machining tasks. The aluminium base plate can be adapted to a wide variety of machine pallets.
Tower clamping system TS 125 with floating central jaw for 16 workpieces
Tower clamping system TS 100 Tri-Star
Mechanically-operated triangle clamping tower "TS 100 Tri-Star" for larger components. The clamping system offers the optimum accessibility for the 3-side machining in horizontal machining centres. The tower clamping system is also suitable for clamping of complex workpiece contours and the simultaneous machining of up to 12 workpieces with identical and different dimensions in horizontal machining centres. The programmable zero points at the clamping tower are the same as for the 4-side clamping towers, also the clamping jaws are absolutely compatible. The patented guide and sealing system guarantees maximum process safety, even for complex machining tasks. The aluminium base plate can be adapted to a wide variety of machine pallets.
Mechanically-operated triangle clamping tower "TS 100 Tri-Star" for larger components
VarioLine VL 125
Series clamping with 17 hydraulic flexible clamping systems "VarioLine VL 125" on a long-bed machine. The clamping systems are mounted on bases. This will improve the accessibility of the work spindle to the workpiece, and the clamping systems can be individually positioned on the machine table.
The figure shows the simultaneous machining of four differently-sized workpieces. The first workpiece in the front of the figure is clamped with top jaws, that allow the extension of the clamping range of the "VL 125" to up to 721 millimetres. Quick adjustment of the clamping range by socket pins. The shown clamping systems are equipped with the angular drive, available as accessory, that facilitates unclamping and clamping and reduces the set-up time.
Series clamping with 17 hydraulic flexible clamping systems "VarioLine VL 125"
Simultaneous machining of four differently-sized workpieces with clamping system "VarioLine VL 125"
Clamping system "VarioLine VL 125" on a 5-axis machining centre
Tower design of four mechanical-hydraulic, flexible clamping systems "VarioLine VL 125"
Tower design of four mechanical-hydraulic, flexible clamping systems "VarioLine VL 125" for the simultaneous machining 16 small workpieces
KNC 125
The mechanical-hydraulic machine vice "KNC125" with a jaw width of 125 millimetres is used where flexibility and highest precision are required. The "KNC125" has a clamping force of 40 kN and a jaw opening from 0 to 354 millimetres using standard reversible jaws. Quick adjustment of the clamping range using socket pins. Alternatively numerous other standard clamping jaws can be used. Machine vices of the "KNC" series can be used – as shown - on vertical machining centres as well as on horizontal machining centres. Also the use on 5-axis machining centres with extra high clamping jaws is possible.
Clamping system KNC 125
Clamping system KNC with QIS jaws
Clamping system KNC with SlimFlex jaws with movable inserts
Clamping system KNC with stepped jaws for small workpieces
Clamping system KNC with smooth jaws with workpiece contours
Clamping system KNC with SlimFlex jaws for round workpieces
Clamping system KNC with pendulum jaws for clearing of angle errors
Multiple clamping systems MSH
The mechanically-operated multiple clamping system "Goliath 120" used as tower system on a horizontal machining centre. The figure shows valve blocks machined in the first and second set-up. By means of the additional support bolts mounted below the workpieces, the user friendliness for clamping and unclamping is increased. For clamping of workpieces with different dimensions, clamping modules can be inserted or removed. Coatings in the clamping surfaces adapted to the specific task increase the process safety by compensating the machining forces. The modular design of the clamping systems MSH allows the optimum utilization of the travel paths within the machine.
Mechanically-operated multiple clamping system "Goliath 120" used as tower system on a horizontal machining centre
Multiple clamping systems MSH
Two mechanically-operated multiple clamping systems built on a reversible clamping system in a vertical machining centre. Clamped are two times three workpieces, in the first and second set-up. The modular design of the clamping systems MSH allows the optimum utilization of the travel paths within the machine.
Multiple clamping system MSH
