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News Release from: Schunk Intec | Subject: Magnos magnetic clamp
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 21 March 2006
Magnetic clamping plates provide
flexibility
Magnetic clamping system that uses a square pole electro-permanent magnet is a work holding device for rough or fine cutting applications on milling machines and machining centres.
Schunk has enlarged its stationary clamping range with the acquisition of a manufacturer of magnetic clamping technology As part of the increased range, the Magnos magnetic clamping system is a work holding device for rough or fine cutting applications on milling machines and machining centres
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 19 Dec 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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It uses a square pole electro-permanent magnet.
The Magnos comprises magnetic clamping plates that can be retrofitted to the Schunk Unilock quick change pallet system.
This flexibility is matched by a range of plate sizes to meet the needs of the user.
The clamping plates can be used for various machining tasks.
The clamping technology guarantees the user flexibility regardless of manufacturing process.
Five-sided machining is possible at high holding forces, without any interfering contours of the clamping device.
The square pole technology supports the workpiece and lets the user position different workpieces rapidly and precisely.
This enables the component to be clamped within seconds.
It is no longer necessary to spend time with fine adjustment of the clamping elements or on changing the set-up while the work is being processed.
This improves the productivity of the machine and reduces set-up times.
Applications are in industries such as mould and die, aerospace, automotive and machine building.
The system lets users safely and quickly clamp small or large workpieces made of alloyed or unalloyed steels, tool steels or ferrous steels with a high ferromagnetic content.
The magnets only require a brief amount of electricity to activate and deactivate the magnetic field.
Available with 220 and 400V options, the uniform clamping force is possible thanks to the poles' quadratic geometry.
Reliable and robust clamping is guaranteed by the high holding forces of the magnets.
To meet requirements, the system is available with 50, 75 and 100mm pole sizes to provide a range of holding forces.
Pole extensions are available as accessories to improve workpiece location and to compensate for surface irregularities. Request a free brochure from Schunk Intec ...
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