ASH Automation Clamping System

ASH Automation Clamping System

• Clamping against the fixed jaw
• Hydraulically operated, double acting
• Size 100, 125 mm
• Max. Clamping Force up to 32 kN at 400 bar
• Hydraulic stroke: 1 - 200 mm

Conventional automation systems used in the manufacture of workpieces, such as pallet automation systems, are generally designed for workpiece machining in a single clamping operation. While pallet insertion and withdrawal, as well as machining, are for the most part optimally automated, the workpieces themselves usually have to be manually inserted and clamped in the clamping fixtures. For full machining of the workpiece, further clamping operations are needed which in turn require an adjustment or even a change of the clamping fixture.

These changeover procedures tend to be time-consuming, manual processes which have an even more negative effect on unit costs when small batch sizes are involved. Furthermore, it is often the case that workpieces with runtimes under 5 minutes cannot be produced cost-effectively in pallet automation systems.

ROEMHELD automation solutions:

The basic idea behind ROEMHELD's automation solutions is to enable the universal automation of all production processes. From loading of the workpiece through to the removal of the finished, machined part. Particular emphasis is placed on the automation of all changeover operations:

• Workpiece change
• Setting the clamping range
• Changing the clamping jaws
• Changing the fixture

Flexible use even for small batch sizes:

Thanks to the automation of these changeover operations, ROEMHELD automation solutions are not only suitable for large batch sizes. It is now possible to automatically change to other workpieces flexibly and cost-effectively. Set-up costs are reduced which enables the cost-effective production of small batch sizes.

High quality through full machining:

The automated changing or adjustment of the fixture enables full and automated machining of the workpieces from first to last clamping operation. Further working steps such as deburring, washing, etc. can be integrated in the overall system.
This ensures the complete benefits of full workpiece machining:

• Stable, reproducible production processes
• Increased planning reliability for production
• Increase of workpiece quality
• Reduced scrap

Increased productivity through automated processes:

Universal automation leads ultimately to a reduction in production costs and thus an increase in the productivity of the production processes, while at the same time providing increased flexibility and quality.

• The machine runtime is not restricted by the number of pallets
• Machine runtimes are increased
• The machine produces ready-for-sale workpieces
• The cost per workpiece is reduced

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