KIPP 5-axis clamping system for 40 tonne workpieces

HEINRICH KIPP WERK displays the 5-axis module clamping system size Ø 138 at the MOULDING EXPO. With heavy workpieces it has already proven itself in use with high stability and reliability.

In 2018 HEINRICH KIPP WERK presented the new 5-axis module clamping system for clamping workpieces that exceed 1 m in length. In the spring of 2019, just in time for the MOULDING EXPO the KIPP technicians can report the successful use of the system under extreme conditions - clamping a workpiece with a weight of 40 t.

The customer's requirement was to clamp a tool family for injection moulding machines - upright for the 5-side complete machining. The dimensions of the smallest part family was 2 m x 2 m x 0.8 m with a weight from 15 t. The largest family was 4 m x 4 m x 1.1 m and weighed up to 40 t.

The KIPP 5-axis modular clamping system in size Ø 138 is predestined for this application. After installation of the clamping system, the set-up time was optimised by over 300 %. Previously, the customer required 90 minutes for a setup, now it was a maximum of 20 minutes. A support weight of 10 t per module was realised. 4 basic modules of size Ø 138 were always used simultaneously.