Smarter Clamping - Röhm Smarter Clamping

If you would like to know how your machine tool and your workpiece work together

USE CASE#1: MACHINING – THE TACTILE CLAMPING SYSTEM

Clamping forces can now be measured during machining in real time. Different physical influences applied to the clamping force are fully recorded. Evaluation of the data, either by the machine operator or an automatic evaluation, means machining processes can be set more precisely, reliably and efficiently.

If you would like to know when your clamping device needs lubrication, maintenance or repair

USE CASE#2: SERVICE – THE PREDICTIVE CLAMPING SYSTEM (1)

Clamping forces can now be continually measured. Evaluation of the applied forces over time and their comparison with incoming forces helps to anticipate any upcoming maintenance or repairs.

If you would like to know when your tool is worn and needs to be replaced.

USE CASE#3: TOOL WEAR – THE PREDICTIVE CLAMPING SYSTEM (2)

The system continually measures clamping forces during machining. Applied centrifugal, cutting and feeding forces gives rise to characteristic clamping force patterns. Tool wear limits can be determined and upcoming changes anticipated by comparing these pattern series.

If you would like to know whether your clamping system – lathe chucks, steady rests, point centers – is precisely positioned.

USE CASE#4: SETUP – THE CLAMPING SYSTEM THAT HELPS WITH POSITIONING

The system already measures clamping forces before machining. Forces on the workpiece that are introduced in addition to those of the clamping device can be recorded by iJaw. Interfering influences on the machine tool can be identified and, if required, eliminated.

If you would like to know whether your machining process

USE CASE#5: INLINE QUALITY TEST THE INSPIRING CLAMPING SYSTEM

Clamping forces can now be measured during machining in real time. Influences during machining are also recorded and allow conclusions to be drawn about the machining performed.

If you would like to know whether the automated transfer to the clamping device has succeeded

USE CASE#6: AUTOMATION THE CLAMPING SYSTEM THAT KNOWS WHETHER THE WORKPIECE IS POSITIONED CORRECTLY

The system measures clamping forces before machining. If a workpiece is not correctly positioned in the clamping device, any unexpected clamping forces caused can be determined and the machining tool can react accordingly. This enables particularly automated feeds to be monitored reliably.

If you would like to document manufacturing processes

USE CASE#7: DOCUMENTATION THE CLAMPING SYSTEM WITH MEMORY

Clamping forces can now be measured and archived and are therefore documented. The manufacturing process can still be clearly traced at a point in time after machining.

i as in Internet of Things.

The smarter clamping technology is made up of three components:

1.

A clamping device for clamping and gripping with integrated sensors for measuring

2.

A universal gateway.

3.

The gateway forwards the data to the cloud.

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The gateway is directly connected with the PLC of your machine tool via Profinet.

If you would like to know how your machine tool and your workpiece work together

If you would like to know when your clamping device needs lubrication, maintenance or repair

Use Case#1 – Tactile clamping system: Live on a CTX beta 1250 TC 4A from DMG Mori

If you would like to know when your tool is worn and needs to be replaced.

If you would like to know whether your clamping system – lathe chucks, steady rests, point centers – is precisely positioned.

The presentation of the measuring clamping jaw iJaw was a great success at the AMB.

If you would like to know whether your machining process

If you would like to know whether the automated transfer to the clamping device has succeeded

If you would like to document manufacturing processes

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