Germantown, Wisconsin – The centroteX system from Hainbuch America offers significant advantages to manufacturers processing multiple parts of varying sizes requiring various clamping methods.
Hainbuch workholding is built around versatile high-precision chucks designed for the fast change of collets, bushings, jaws, and other clamping devices. The centroteX system adds to the offerings by facilitating fast, easy changeover of the entire chuck, increasing the range of part diameters that can be machined, and extending the capability of the machine tool in terms of process variability. It also enables quick ad accurately mounted workholding devices on multiple milling and turning machines within a manufacturing plant.
A precision-machined adaptor/flange plate aligned with centrex interface is equipped with a bayonet-mount and draw-tube adapter. This accommodates a variety of chucks and holding devices that are easily connected and locked by six simple fasteners. Changeover time of the centroteX system is typically less than 6 minutes, while maintaining repeatability and changeover accuracy of <0.002mm.
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Another part of the system is the Monteq mounting aid for large and heavy clamping devices. Used with a suspension bar on a lathe or overhead crane, the Monteq offers improved balance and ease of component handling during changeover. Gradations on the device assist in the alignment of the horizontal axis, and non-threaded quick-action bolts secure the workholding device for loading or removal.
A third element of the system is the clamping device container. Customized to hold chucks or other equipment when not in use, the ruggedly built unit moves on heavy-duty casters and features a retractable hood to shut out contaminants and maintain the integrity of the stored components.