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Schmalz has developed a new adapter for vacuum blocks

 Thursday, March 22, 2018

Schmalz_Schmalz has recently established a new adapter for vacuum blocks. Thanks to the AP-S4, VCBL-B-series vacuum blocks can also now be used on CNC machining centers with the TVN system from SCM/Morbidelli. This addition to the product range gives the user a much more flexible and cost-effective system in comparison to the original equipment.

 

The adapter offers the same interface to the SCM-TVN console as the original equipment or the suction cup series SCM from Schmalz. As a result, suction cups from the original equipment, the Schmalz suction cup series VCBL-S, and now also a combination of the adapter and VCBL-B can be deployed. Combined operation with the original equipment and Schmalz products is also possible.

 

Furthermore, the AP-S4 fits tightly to the vacuum block VCBL-B. It can be turned in 15 degree increments, which means all the suction cups can be positioned with different alignments. This feature gives one many more options for designing the clamping layout – and lets one utilize the entire clamping area of one’s workpiece. The adapter can remain on the machine when changing the vacuum blocks, which reduces set-up times.
 
Schmalz_ 2One can fix the suction cup in place with magnets and a round blank in the adapter before activating the vacuum. If the milling tool accidentally damages the suction cup, it is easy to replace. There is no need to replace the entire assembly, as is the case with the original. One can simply change the damaged vacuum block suction plate. That reduces the cost of spare parts and minimizes downtimes.

 

 

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