Zero Point clamping systems from LANG

There are many quick-clamping systems and that’s good because every machinist’s day-to-day work is different. They all have a common machining job that follows the process of either turning, milling, grinding or a hybrid combination of these tasks.

Once the job or a machining sequence is finished, changeovers take place and everything starts again from the beginning. The most important task of a clamping system is to lock the part in place to handle the machining forces in the turning or milling process. The clamping system must match the component geometry and the machining process. Typical shapes for components in an industrial environment are cuboids, cubes, prisms, pyramids, cones, spheres and cylinders. If workpieces are manufactured individually or in series, part quality is assured by using a zero-point clamping system. This ensures the necessary accuracy and repeatability of the machining processes using a pre-defined reference point. Choosing the right clamping device has a significant impact on the efficiency of the machining process, as the machine can be set up more quickly.

Zero-point isn’t always the best direction
However, the potential is still being wasted here too, as the zero-point clamping system is often only placed in the centre of the machine table for simple single clamping. The remaining space often remains unused. As safe as zero-point clamping systems are, efficiency can certainly diminish at this point.
The Quick•Point® Rail clamping system puts an end to this and can be used more efficiently than many zero-point systems. It can be installed in any CNC machining centre and does not require a base plate.

Expanding the range of tasks
Quite simply by moving the clamping device variably using the Quick•Point® Rail clamping bars. The length will depend on the component length as anything is possible with combinations – especially when two clamping devices are in use. The distances between the two clamping devices can be flexibly adjusted using the Quick•Point® Rail clamping system. This is made possible by a 4mm grid that can be moved back and forth as required.

Risers are also frequently used in the zero-point clamping system to increase the distance between the machine table and the workpiece. Once inserted in the zero-point clamping system, these are firmly locked in place on the automation pallet or machine table. With the Quick•Point® Rail quick clamping system, a zero-point riser can now be moved for the first time and still leave the desired space. The Quick•Point® Rail takes just a few minutes to install and turns a reliable zero-point clamping system into a movable zero-point system with a wide range of options.

The quick-clamping system makes use of the existing conditions in the machine tool. Quick•Point® Rail can be fastened in the grooves of the machine table. This is done with the aid of sliding blocks. The clamping bars are fixed above this using cylinder head screws. If you are working with automation pallets, simply screw the clamping bar of the Quick•Point® Rail clamping system directly onto the automation pallet using the existing threaded holes. The clamping rails are available in different versions so that it can always be guaranteed that the available width of the base is ideally utilised. The Quick•Point® Rail starts with performance improvements where every machining task begins – increasing the clamping efficiency.