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Flex Locators

Product catalog summary

Overview

This document provides comprehensive technical details on One-Touch Flex Locators, including pneumatic and mechanical clamping locators used for precise positioning and clamping in industrial fixtures. It covers product specifications, materials, operating principles, installation guidelines, and ordering information.

1. Product Categories and Specifications

CP723 One-Touch Flex Locator Clampers (Knob Type): Clamping forces range from 350N to 600N; includes dimensions, weight, and compatible bushings (CP727 series).
CP722 One-Touch Flex Locator Clampers: Available with or without specific features; clamping forces up to 700N.
CP727 One-Touch Flex Locator Bushings: Complementary components with detailed dimensions and weights.
CP731 One-Touch Flex Locator Clampers (Cam Handle): Larger sizes with clamping forces up to 1800N and weights up to 654g; includes installation references.
CP740 Retractable One-Touch Clamping Locators: Feature retractable shafts for interference-free sliding; clamping force up to 2500N.
CP741 Precision One-Touch Clamping Locators: High precision with clamping force up to 3000N and repeatability of 3μm; available in tapered and straight types.
AMWF-BU Pneumatic Flex Locator Bushings: Pneumatic bushings designed for integration with pneumatic systems.
CP745 Locating Receivers: Accurate and standard types used as receiving components.
Additional Products: Adjustable-torque wrenches (CP-TCW series), flex locating pins (CP720, CP721 series), and protecting covers.

2. Materials and Surface Treatments

Materials include various stainless steels (SUS303, SUS304, SUS440C), SCM415, SCM440 steels, and SCS13 stainless steel equivalents.
Surface treatments such as electroless nickel plating, carburizing, hardening, induction hardening, and nitrocarburizing enhance durability and corrosion resistance.

3. Operating Principles and Usage

One-Touch Operation: Quick clamping/unclamping via knob or cam handle with tactile click confirming locked position.
Retractable Shaft Design: CP740 series shafts retract automatically when unclamped to prevent interference during plate movement.
Clamping Mechanism: Wedge pushes balls against tapered receiver surfaces, ensuring constant clamping force with mechanical positive locking and spring force.
Locating Accuracy: Repeatability ranges from 20μm (standard) to 3μm (precision locators).
Mounting and Removal: Detailed hole dimensions, tightening sequences, and removal procedures using socket-head cap screws and tapped holes.

4. Technical Specifications and Parameters

Clamping forces vary by model from 350N to 3000N.
Wedge angles typically between 120° and 130° depending on model.
Weights range from 16g (small knob types) to over 650g (large cam handle types).
Machining accuracy and spacing tolerances are ±0.01 to ±0.02 mm.
Repeatability and positioning accuracy are critical for fixture precision.

5. Installation and Tightening Guidelines

Recommended tightening sequences and torque values are specified for CP722, CP723, CP727 series to ensure proper assembly and function.
Use of correct thread sizes and depths is emphasized.
Protecting covers are recommended to extend product life and maintain precision.

6. Summary of Best Practices

Ensure knob or handle is in "OFF" position before inserting or removing locators.
Use guide pins with clearance less than 1 mm for rough locating to improve accuracy.
Clamping confirmed by tactile click for positive locking.
Retractable shafts prevent interference during plate movement.
Precision locators offer superior repeatability (3μm) for high-accuracy applications.
Material selection and surface treatments are vital for durability and corrosion resistance.

7. Detailed Product Data and Ordering

Products are identified by unique codes (e.g., CP725-16032, CP731-0939LC) with detailed dimensions, thread sizes, load capacities, and torque values. A key table summarizes critical parameters for CP725 series bushings:

Product Code	Diameter (mm)	Length (mm)	Thread Size	Pitch	Load Capacity (N)	Torque (Nm)
CP725-16032	32	20	M3	0.5	110	60
CP725-25050	50	32	M4	0.7	180	160
CP725-38070	70	48	M5	0.8	400	508
CP725-56095	95	70	M6	1.0	690	1451

8. Additional Resources and Support

Pricing, ordering, and CAD downloads are available at fixtureworks.com and imao.com. Customer support contact: [email protected], phone 586-294-1188.

Summary

This document thoroughly details a wide range of One-Touch Flex Locators and related components designed for precision fixture applications. It emphasizes accuracy, repeatability, robust materials, and ease of installation. Best practices include proper tightening sequences, use of protective covers, and adherence to specified tolerances to ensure optimal performance and durability in industrial environments.

Catalog excerpts

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ONE-TOUCH FLEX LOCATOR CLAMPERS (Knob)_ ONE-TOUCH FLEX LOCATOR CLAMPERS LOCATING RECEIVERS PRECISION ONE-TOUCH CLAMPING LOCATORS ONE-TOUCH FLEX LOCATOR CLAMPERS (Cam Handle) ONE-TOUCH FLEX LOCATOR CLAMPERS (Hexagon Head) ONE-TOUCH FLEX LOCATOR BUSHINGS ONE-TOUCH FLEX LOCATOR PROTECTING COVERS fixture works Pricing, ordering and CAD downloads available at fixtureworks.com

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LocatingElement PRECISION LOCATING RECEIVERS TAPERED PINS FLEX LOCATOR BUSHINGS (Blind) FLEX LOCATOR PROTECTING COVERS FLEX LOCATOR BUSHINGS (Through) Pricing, ordering and CAD downloads available at fixtureworks.com ^imflo fixtu reuu orlcs

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ONE-TOUCH FLEX LOCATOR CLAMPERS (Knob) Body / Shank ★Key Point ->. [ Space saving operation HowTo Use ONE-TOUCH FLEX LOCATORS (Handle / Knob) ^gimno' fixtureiuorks Pricing, ordering and CAD downloads available at fixtureworks.com

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ONE-TOUCH FLEX LOCATOR CLAMPERS Body / Shank Part Number *) The lifting force is the power of the inner spring of the body to push up the movable tapered pin. Reference Supplied With HowTo Use ONE-TOUCH FLEX LOCATORS (Handle / Knob) Pricing, ordering and CAD downloads available at fixtureworks.com

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ONE-TOUCH FLEX LOCATOR BUSHINGS Part Number ■ Mounting Hole Dimension HowTo Use ONE-TOUCH FLEX LOCATORS (Handle / Knob) Pricing, ordering and CAD downloads available at fixtureworks.com

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LocatingElement ■The plates are located by fitting of the tapered pin and the tapered bushing. ■The pin contacts the cam surface inside the bushing, and it compresses the inner spring, then the plates are clamped. Note: |CP722-0840R-06N|does not have locating function. Two pair of clamping and unclamping positions of handle can be chosen forlCP722l. How To Operate 2. Insert the clamper to the bushing. 1. Ensure the handle is positioned at "OFF" mark. 3.Turn the handle to "ON" mark for clamping. *) Follow back these steps for unclamping. *) Same operation for Knob style. WDimAO" fixture works...

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1 .Ensure the handle is positioned at "OFF" mark and lift down the fixture plate. 2.Turn the handle and clamp in order of 1 -»2-»3-»4. *) For unclamping, ensure the handle is positioned at "OFF" mark and disassemble the fixture plate. Note: Ensure not to lift the fixture plate up and down with gripping the handle of the clampers. ■Vertical Assembly of Fixture Plate Locating repeatability is 20 /xm. Size Fixture Plate Tapered Bushing Tapered Clamper, Note: The maximum loading weight is the entire sum of the weight of fixture plates, fixtures and workpieces. Note: The maximum loading weight shown...

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RETRACTABLE ONE-TOUCH CLAMPINGLOCATORS R,mUC ★Key Point - Retractable shaft allows sliding movement Part Number IMounting Hole Dimension How To Use RETRACTABLE ONE-TOUCH CLAMPING LOCATORS Pricing, ord erin gandCAD ^o\A/nlo£ids availableat fixturewor ks.c om w&imno" fixtureuuorks

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ONE-TOUCH FLEX LOCATOR CLAMPERS (Cam Handle) LOCATING RECEIVERS P.C Tightening Order Locating Element Locating Pneumatic Element (Standard) g Part Number CP731-0939LC M4 0.7 Depth 6 Electroless nickel plated 37 63 andQLCA-06 Quenched tempered 51 M5 0.8 Depth 7 ■How to Remove CP740 RETRACTABLE ONE-TOUCH CLAMPING LOCATORS Reference 4-Socket-Head Cap Screws CP731-1246 22 15 10 How To Use RETRACTABLE ONE-TOUCH FLEX M4×0.7-14L CP731-1656 28 20 5.5 14 10 LOCATORS （Not supplied） Pricing, ordering and CAD downloads available at fixtureworks.com 12 Reference For removal, insert screws into the tapped...

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How To Use RETRACTABLE ONE-TOUCH CLAMPING LOCATORS Seal Spring Tapered Wedge Receiver Clamping Force The shaft retracts at the unclamping position to How To Use enable operations without interference with the base plate. How To Operate Base Plate The wedge of the locator pushes out the balls against the tapered surface of the receiver to clamp the two plates. Provides constant clamping force with mechanical positive locking and spring force. Click! Plate 1. Ensure that the knob is 2. Slide the plate to the 3. Insert the locator 4. Turn the knob to the “ON” mark for clamping. guide pin. positioned...

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1. Cnsure that the knob is positioned at the OIT mark. Slide the plate to the guide pins. 2. Press down the knobs marked '‘1” to locate the plate. 3. Turn the knob and clamp in order of 1 —*2. Accurate Receiver Standard Receiver Accurate Receivers Standard Receiver Pricin g, ordering andCAD downloads available atfixtureworks.com W&iflMO" fixture works

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O Locating Pneumatic Element ★Key Point 3000N Clamping Force! 3μm Locating Repeatability Body Knob SCS13 SCM440 steel stainless steel SUS303 Induction hardened stainless steel (Equivalent to Nitrocarburized SUS304) Ball Spring SUS440C Equivalent to stainless steel SWOSC-V steel CP731-SC M4 Socket Countersunk Head Screw (Across Flats 2.5) Unclamping Position 4-For M5 Socket-Head Cap Screws Pricing, ordering and CAD downloads available at fixtureworks.com 12 Reference How To Use PRECISION ONE-TOUCH CLAMPING LOCATORS CAD Download : https://www.imao.com/en/ Pricing, ordering CAD downloads fixtureworks.com...

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Part Number Clamping Force Locating Receivers I Mounting Hole Dimension How to Remove For removal, insert screws into the tapped holes Socket Countersunk Head Screw 1. Ensure that the piston is 2,. Fix the body on 3. Assemble the knob. 4. The knob position can in undarmping position the plate. be changed by 90". W&iflMO" fixture works Pricing, ordering andCAD dow nloads availableat fixtureworks.com

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LOCATING RECEIVERS Body SCM440 steel Quenched & tempered Black oxide finish Precision ground_ AMWF-BU-T (Tapered Type) AMWF-BU-D (Diamond Type) AMWF-BU-S (Straight Type) Pricing, ordering and CAD downloads available at fixtureworks.com WOriflMO" fixture works

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Locating with Diamond Type For locating reference at rotational direction ■ Function Locating with Tapered Type For setting reference position Clamping with Straight Type Related Product IAMWF-WIPNEUMATIC FLEX LOCATOR PINS -HowTo Use PNEUMATIC FLEX LOCATORS ■HowTo Install PNEUMATIC FLEX LOCATORS Pricing, ordering and CAD downloads available at fixtureworks.com W&hmo fixture works

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