Hainbuch to present its full-range of change-over, clamping, measurement and automation at EMO Hannover 2023
Hainbuch is presenting itself with a new self-image at EMO 2023 in Hannover: “Today, we are a solution provider for the entire process: change-over, clamping, measurement and automation,” is how Stefan Nitsche, Division Manager Main Products, describes the company’s range of competencies. Of course, clamping technology and set-up time optimization are and will remain at the heart 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 support our customers throughout the entire process,” Nitsche describes the further development. “From workpiece loading and clamping device set-up or change-over, to clamping the workpieces, to quality control through measuring processes. We are at the starting line with solutions for all process steps, whether manual or automated.”
Change-over: quick change-over solutions accelerate the process
Change-over solutions from Hainbuch – be it the Hainbuch system or the quick change-over system centrotex – are easy to handle, save valuable time and thus costs. For the centrotex quick change-over system, Hainbuch will be presenting another addition at EMO: a new 3-jaw chuck. In addition to the Toplus and Spanntop chucks for O.D. 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 clamping device can be changed over in less than 1 minute – without alignment. This means even more flexibility in the machining process for small batches with frequent clamping device change-overs.
Clamping: Safe and rigid clamping ensures maximum process reliability
At EMO, Hainbuch will present the Maxxos T212 mandrel for the first time. Compared to the proven Maxxos T211, the T212 without draw bolt with new improved technology is ideal for workpieces with blind bores or very short clamping lengths: No clamping length is lost due to the draw bolt. Thanks to the hexagonal pyramid shape, the Maxxos is the mandrel for the most demanding machining and promises 25% higher holding force than the round mandrel and in some cases double torque transmission.
Measuring: Stable processes thanks to integrated measuring technology
The process does not end with the machining of the workpiece. 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 cost-effective and time-saving. The clamping devices with integrated measuring intelligence from Hainbuch make such in-line measurement possible. With the intelligent IQ clamping devices – available both as a chuck for O.D. clamping and as a clamping mandrel for I.D. 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
Workholding technology is the logical starting point for successful automation: It simplifies processes and often also saves process steps. Particularly in the case of small series and single-part production, the change-over effort often reduces valuable machine running times. Therefore, for these processes, an automated clamping device change-over makes automation really worthwhile. With the zero-point clamping systems of the AC [automated change] line for both turning and milling, Hainbuch offers field-proven solutions here.
“Our customers and trade show 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 any questions about change-over, clamping, measurement and automation. We look forward to a lively exchange.”
