Hainbuch innovations for setup, clamping, measuring and automation at EMO

At EMO 2023, Hainbuch will present itself as a full-range supplier for setup, clamping, measuring and automation. Visitors to the trade fair can see for themselves the intelligent solutions for the entire manufacturing process in exciting live demos.

Hainbuch is presenting itself with a new self-image at EMO 2023 in Hanover: “Today, we are a solution provider for the entire process: setting up, clamping, measuring and automating,” is how Stefan Nitsche, Division Manager Main Products, describes the new range of competences of EMO now a further addition: a new 3-jaw chuck. In addition to the Toplus and Spanntop chucks for external clamping, the Maxxos and Mando mandrels and the compensating 4-jaw chuck, the 3-jaw chuck with its very low installation height completes the range of clamping devices. This means that the quick-change interface can be changed over within one minute – without having to be aligned. This means even more flexibility in the machining process for small series with frequent chuck changes.

Another highlight: a new storage and handling system for centrotex products. With the pallets, holders, transport trolleys and the set-up mobile, the products can be stored and handled cleanly and easily. This also saves valuable time. 

Clamping: Safe and rigid clamping ensures maximum process reliability

The invention of the Spanntop chuck in the 70s marked the beginning of a new era in workpiece clamping. Since then, new and improved solutions have continuously followed, which are copied worldwide today. The hexagonal geometry of the Toplus chuck was then also transferred to the Maxxos mandrel to ensure even greater rigidity at higher transmission forces. At the EMO, Hainbuch is now presenting the Maxxos T212 mandrel for the first time. Compared to the proven Maxxos T211, the T212 without tension bolt with new improved technology is ideal for workpieces with blind holes or very short clamping lengths: No clamping length is lost due to the tension bolt. Thanks to the hexagonal truncated pyramid, the Maxxos is the clamping arbor for the most demanding machining and promises 25% higher holding force than the round clamping arbor and in some cases double torque transmission.Company.

Clamping technology and set-up time optimisation are and remain, of course, the core of the specialists for high-precision clamping solutions from Marbach. But with the acquisition of Vischer & Bolli Automation almost three years ago, Hainbuch has rapidly expanded its expertise in the field of automation. “Today, we accompany our customers throughout the entire process,” Nitsche explains the further development. “From workpiece loading, to setting up the clamping devices, to clamping the workpieces, to quality control through measuring processes. We are at the starting line with solutions for all machining steps, whether manual or automated.” 

Set-up: quick set-up solutions accelerate the process

Set-up solutions from Hainbuch – be it the Hainbuch system or the quick-change system centrotex – are easy to handle, save valuable time and thus costs. For the centrotex quick-change system, Hainbuch is now presenting a further addition at the EMO: a new 3-jaw chuck. In addition to the Toplus and Spanntop chucks for external clamping, the Maxxos and Mando mandrels and the compensating 4-jaw chuck, the 3-jaw chuck with very low installation height completes the range of clamping devices. This means that the quick-change interface can be changed over within one minute – without having to be aligned. This means even more flexibility in the machining process for small series with frequent chuck changes. Another highlight: a new storage and handling system for centrotex products. With the pallets, holders, transport trolleys and the set-up mobile, the products can be stored and handled cleanly and easily. This also saves valuable time.

Measuring: Stable processes thanks to integrated measuring technology

Machining the workpiece is not the end of the process. Continuous measurement and control of the workpiece quality guarantees process stability.

On the one hand, this can be done in separate measuring steps outside the machine, but in-line measurement is often more economical and time-saving. The clamping devices with integrated measuring intelligence from Hainbuch make such an in-line measurement possible. They continuously measure workpiece diameter, temperature, workpiece contact and clamping force. Via non-contact data and energy transmission, the measurement data is directly transmitted to the machine control and evaluated. The control then carries out a setpoint adjustment. If there are deviations, a message is issued or a correction is initiated immediately. With the intelligent IQ clamping devices – available both as a chuck for external clamping and as a clamping mandrel for internal clamping – Hainbuch increases machine availability and process capability and reduces the upstream and downstream measuring processes. This increases quality and ensures a constant level.

Automation: Also works for small series and single-part production

For successful automation, clamping technology is the logical starting point: it simplifies processes and often also saves process steps. Particularly with small series and single-part production, the set-up effort often reduces valuable machine running times. Therefore, for these processes, an automated clamping device change makes automation really worthwhile. With the zero point clamping systems of the AC [automated change] line for both turning and milling, Hainbuch offers tried and tested solutions here.

“Our customers and trade fair guests can get their own impression of all solutions in our live demos at EMO,” Nitsche invites visitors to the live demos. “Our team of experts will be on hand to answer all questions relating to set-up, clamping, measuring and automation. We look forward to a lively exchange.”

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