Schunk To Deliver 'Complete Solution' at Advanced Engineering 2013

12 September 2013

AT the Advanced Engineering Exhibition from 12th to 13th November, Schunk will be introducing its Synergy Concept alongside a number of new products that will be unveiled in the UK for the first time. The new products will receive their UK exhibition debut at the event on Stand C88, following the recent launches at EMO in September.

A focal point for Schunk will be the promotion of the new Synergy Concept; at EMO the concept noted a turning centre and machining centre side by side with an overhead gantry system. This set-up emphasised how Schunk can provide the 'Complete' work handling and tool holding solution to maximise productivity for end users. However, limited by stand size at Advanced Engineering, Schunk will be paying particular attention to the unveiling of a number of new products that emphasise its ability to deliver this 'Complete' solution. These new technologies will be shown alongside established products to emphasise the company's position as the competence leader in work, toolholding and automation applications.

Some of the established products on show will include the MAGNOS range of magnetic chucks. Taking the renowned MAGNOS to a new level, Schunk has now equipped the MAGNOS with a permanent display that informs the operator on the clamping status of the magnetic chuck. Customers can now see at a glance whether the MAGNOS is activated or not.

The magnetic chuck is fixed to the machine table and then connected via a sealed quick release connector to the control unit. As soon as it is activated, the light of the permanent status display turns to green. The display works independently from the power supply and will also be visible if the power cable has been disconnected after activation of the permanent magnet. With the MAGNOS square pole plates, workpieces can be quickly clamped and are machined in one set-up from five sides, ideal for 5-axis machining.
Alongside the MAGNOS will be the renowned the VERO-S NSL Turn clamping station. This is a real productivity booster for milling/turning centers and is based on the highly efficient VERO-S quick-change pallet system and transfers the capability of rapid workpiece changeovers to turning. By means of the patented double angled stroke and the integrated turbo function, the NSL Turn achieves pull-down forces of up to 125kN with holding forces of up to 375kN. Therefore the clamping station from the innovative family-owned company ensures extremely rigid and reliable clamping of devices and workpieces. A centering taper ensures a runout accuracy of less than 0.01mm. Locking of the three or five integrated clamping modules is done via two clamping slides. It is self-locking and uses form-fit clamping. During machining, the clamping station is unpressurized. Integrated springs provide permanent and secure clamping. For opening and locking, a pneumatic system with a pressure of 6 bar is sufficient.

The Vero-S NSL will be complemented by the extremely popular ROTA-S plus lathe chuck. The unprecedented success of this classic chuck will see Version 2.0 shown at Advanced Engineering 2013. The innovative ROTA-S Plus Version 2.0 incorporates an optimized wedge bar drive system and an improved lubricant system to ensure consistently high clamping forces from the new lathe chuck.

Continuing its gripping theme at the show, Schunk will also be demonstrating why its showing the 'coolant operated grippers'. The new GSW series of two or three finger parallel grippers are actuated hydraulically by the internal coolant supply from the machine tool or pneumatically via filtered compressed air.

The new GSW series operates on the principal that the pressure produced by the central internal supply of coolant is reduced by a pressure distributor, which is integrated in adapter plates. The gripper can then be subjected to pressure and can allow the base jaws to grip via the piston and wedge hook to offer a gripping force from 140 to 5900N.

The new GSW series can be fitted with Schunk's PGN & PZN Plus series of grippers as well as the RGG series of machine cleaning modules. The ability of the GSW series and its interchangeable modules enable the end user to grip and position parts within a machine tool. After machining, the GSW can remove the parts to a holding area whilst the RGG unit can be called upon to automatically clean the work envelope.

From a toolholding perspective, Schunk will relish the opportunity at Advanced Engineering to introduce its TENDO E Compact hydraulic expansion toolholder. Capable of reducing set-up times by up to 60% whilst generating 2000Nm of torque, the TENDO E Compact delivers micron precision for a host of machining applications. With this precision toolholder, even demanding applications with tight tolerances on the form, position and surface finish can be rapidly and reliably machined. For further details on what will be shown at Advanced Engineering, please contact Schunk or come and visit us on Stand C88.