Stainless Steel Quick-Change Pallet System
With the VERO-S, machine set-up times can be reduced by up to 90 percent and retention force increased to 9,000 lbs.
Posted: March 9, 2011
With the VERO-S, machine set-up times can be reduced by up to 90 percent and retention force increased to 9,000 lbs.
With the VERO-S, machine set-up times can be reduced by up to 90 percent. The patented dual clamping stroke and the integrated turbo function increase the retention force to 9,000 lbs. This is 30 percent higher than SCHUNK’s (Morrisville, NC) previous model. The rigidity of the clamping system benefits from this higher force. As a result, considerably higher cutting forces are possible with the VERO-S. Even extremely high shear forces can be absorbed reliably.
Locking of the new quick-change pallet system is done mechanically via a large spring package. It is self-locking and clamps with a form-fit. Holding forces of up to 16,800 lbs are achieved. For opening the module, a pneumatic pressure of 6 bars (85 psi) is sufficient.
VERO-S clamps workpieces, pallets, clamping stations, existing fixtures, and tombstones with one or more clamping pins. The radial aligned clamping slides of the quick-change pallet system pulls in the clamping pin and locks it. Exact positioning is accomplished via a short taper. Radial location is done via a diamond pin. This assures a repeat accuracy of less than 5 microns (0.0002 in). The new VERO-S is completely compatible and interchangeable with SCHUNK’s previous pallet system and the clamping pins work universally across the new line. Workpieces can be transferred from machine to machine or to a CMM accurately and seamlessly on the fly.
The maintenance-free module is completely sealed and protected against the penetration of chips, dust, and coolant. Integrated into the standard module from SCHUNK is an air purge connection, which can also be used for part recognition. The position of the clamping slide can also be monitored via an air purge monitoring system. Each module is compatible for automated loading out of the box. Since the module is equipped with bottom and lateral air connections, it is completely flexible in its mounting.
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