5-axis clamping system expanded

HEINRICH KIPP WERK is adding expansion modules to its KIPP 5-axis compact clamping system.

With its 5-axis compact clamping system, KIPP is setting new standards when it comes to machining complex workpieces on modern 5-axis machines. Its key feature is the new clamping technology it contains.

By separating the clamping force from the workpiece support, it ensures that substantially better clamping values can be achieved.

Modular expansions that are able to accommodate a range of clamping situations are now being added to the system:

• New base plates measuring 280 mm in length are ideally suited to machines with small tables. These short base plates can also be used for clamping large workpieces. Depending on the workpiece, the plates can be set up at a wider intervals from one another. Corresponding adapter shafts and extension shafts connect the clamping jaws.

• The new centre jaws enable two workpieces to be clamped. It does not matter whether the dimensions of the two workpieces are the same or different.

• The new pendulum jaws can be used for clamping oblique workpieces or oblique sections. An angle of up to +/- 4 degrees can be accommodated.

• The coupling for cross-clamping element combines two KIPP 5-axis compact clamping

systems at right angles to one another. This opens up the possibility of clamping larger workpieces from four sides. The workpieces may be square or rectangular.

• Round workpieces with a diameter of 20 mm to 320 mm can be clamped using the new cylinder clamping set. Each set uses two clamping claws per side. One clamping claw has a left-hand thread and the other a right hand thread. This exert a positive down force.

All jaw plates are aligned and fastened using two countersunk screws. This enables quick replacement of smooth jaws with the cylinder clamping set – and vice versa.