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Zero Clamp

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Overview
The document is an advertising brochure for the GARANT ZeroClamp system, a zero-point clamping system designed for diverse machining applications. It emphasizes the system's flexibility, precision, and efficiency, highlighting its potential to reduce manufacturing time and costs.

Specifications and Features
The GARANT ZeroClamp system is a modular solution compatible with various machine types. It uses a single standard stud type and can be coupled at 90-degree angles for precision and sturdiness. The system operates using air to generate a clamping force of 25,000 N, eliminating the need for hydraulic oil and reducing maintenance requirements.

Applications and Benefits
The system is suitable for milling, turning, eroding, measuring, grinding, and presetting. It offers thermal symmetry and low-vibration operation due to its central zero-point design. Customer testimonials in the brochure highlight significant reductions in setup times and increased machine utilization.

Customer Case Study
Modellbau Hochstein GmbH & Co. KG, a company specializing in model making and gauge construction, adopted the GARANT ZeroClamp system to optimize their manufacturing processes. They reported a 95% reduction in setup times and increased machine time, leading to quick amortization of their investment.

Product Variants and Pricing
The brochure lists various base plates and clamping systems for different machine orientations, including vertical and 5-axis machines. It provides detailed specifications, dimensions, and pricing valid until July 31, 2011. Accessories such as clamping studs and alignment sets are not included and must be ordered separately.

Conclusion
The GARANT ZeroClamp system is presented as an innovative and cost-effective solution for improving manufacturing efficiency. Its ease of use, low maintenance, and adaptability make it suitable for a wide range of applications, particularly in environments where frequent retrofitting is required.

Additional Specifications
Cover Plate Specifications: Made of 1 mm stainless steel 1.4301, designed to cover base units with surface protection and bore cover. Size: Type 11835.
ZeroClamp Consoles: Various types and sizes available, with heights ranging from 70 mm to 240 mm and widths from 198 mm to 320 mm. Suitable clamping studs and quick-release couplings specified.
GARANT Pallet Cube: Made of high-tensile aluminium, anodised, with centring pins, can be machined to individual requirements.
Clamping Studs and Accessories: Available in external and internal thread versions, with alignment and centring sets for precise positioning.
Multi-point Clamping Rails: Available in lengths from 260 mm to 600 mm, precision ground with high clamping force up to 20 kN.
Dividing Head and Clamping Beams: For extension as a fourth axis for 3-axis machines, available in machined and unmachined versions.

Catalog excerpts

The revolution advances ! GARANT ZeroClamp – now with new clamping systems for even more diversity Innovativ GARANT ZeroClamp Catalogue prices valid up to 31. 07. 2011

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eShop.hoffmann-group.com One base – greatest flexibility GARANT ZeroClamp zero-point clamping system for diverse fields GARANT ZeroClamp clamping pot GARANT ZeroClamp dividing head GARANT ZeroClamp multi-point clamping rail HAINBUCH "Manok" ALLMATIC "T-REX" 2 GARANT NC high pressure vice

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Innovativ 4 Revolutionary technology with unique precision n lutio revo s ! The nce adva Solutions in all variants 6 of application GARANT ZeroClamp base plate Only air is required to generate a clamping force of 25 000 N (with clamping pot ⌀ 120 mm): an ingenious idea makes it possible! "We amortised our investment after a short time." GARANT ZeroClamp extension base 8 Joachim Hochstein is convinced: GARANT ZeroClamp pays for itself due to a reduced manufacturing time. GARANT ZeroClamp multi-point clamping rail 28 GARANT ZeroClamp dividing head 32 SAV magnetic clamping plate This advertising...

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eShop.hoffmann-group.com ZeroClamp Powerful, flexible and precise Modular solutions for all requirements – from small to large Examples from real life prove – GARANT ZeroClamp is a professional building set for users and cost calculators. GARANT ZeroClamp is suitable for all machine types and can be adapted to all applications individually and quickly: ̑̑ Only one stud type → highest compatibility. ̑̑ Can be coupled manyfold, even at 90° use → very precise and sturdy. ̑̑ Easy combination also with existing systems. GARANT ZeroClamp angle brackets with individual clamping systems in accurate 45°...

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Innovativ 40 tons clamped with only 3 clamping pots Clamping pots directly incorporated into the machine table Also suitable for highest precision in metrology 5

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eShop.hoffmann-group.com ZeroClamp Long lasting robust precision Only 5 bar compressed air required to unfasten the clamping studs – locking via spring accumulator. ̑̑ 25 kN clamping force (with clamping pot ⌀ 120 mm), not self-locking. ̑̑ Low-maintenance, sealed system without hydraulic oil: no leakage and insensitive to swarf. ̑̑ Process reliability due to easiest use. Cross-section of the functional principle GARANT ZeroClamp – the masterpiece of only 8 parts for reliable clamping force Centrical clamping free of play in a hardened steel cone Radial spring Pallet is simply placed on the open...

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Innovativ ZeroClamp Space for 5 µm repeat accuracy Whether milling, turning, eroding, measuring, grinding or presetting – the most modern clamping technology in all positions. ̑̑ The absolute zero-point: Compensation of the termal expansions always to the central axis ̑̑ Special clamping cones free of play for a low-vibration run ̑̑ No use of sword studs or loose studs Conventional technologies compensate thermal expansions via loose studs – particularly inaccurate regarding component turns around the central axis. With GARANT ZEROCLAMP exists always an absolute thermal symmetry due to the central...

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eShop.hoffmann-group.com Component part of a gauge during 5-axis machining on a 6-times clamping unit. 8

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Customer opinion "That is how we amortised our investment of 80,000 Euro after a short time" Modellbau Hochstein GmbH & CO. KG benefits from the efficiency increase by GARANT ZeroClamp A significant part of the manufacturing costs is accumulated with the factor time, because time is money. To considerably reduce the setting-up times for the machining of complex component parts, Modellbau Hochstein GmbH & Co. KG looked for appropriate technological solutions - and decided in favour of GARANT ZEROCLAMP. With the innovative zero-point clamping system, setting-up times can be reduced by 95 per cent...

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The following conditions have been defined for a new zero-point clamping system: ■ No costly maintenance intervals ■ Preferably only one clamping stud type ■ Outstanding price/performance ratio Component part during milling (Joachim Hochstein) GARANT ZeroClamp: Latest clamping technology An exhibition of the Hoffmann Group called the company's attention to GARANT ZEROCLAMP. "The innovative functional principle of the zero-point clamping system was demonstrated to us and we were quickly persuaded that we could manage even complex clamping tasks with it." Reduced setting-up times, increased machine...

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Easy handling and quick amortisation Whether turning, milling, measuring or grinding - the zero-point clamping system can be integrated into all applications and individual manufacturing processes without any problems due to its uncomplicated technology. All components are made of stainless or corrosion-resistant steel and are simply and robustly constructed. The clamping system convinces additionally with its low maintenance: Leakage cannot occur, because the system is not operated hydraulically. Other systems need several clamping studs to adjust the workpiece accurately, GARANT ZEROCLAMP manages...

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Standard clamping system The clamping systems are equipped with counterbores for hexagon socket screws Ml 2. All bores forT-slot pitches of 63,100,125 mm. Additional centre bore 0 25 H7 in every base unit to include a centring set, as well as two externally arranged bores 0 25 H7 for alignment sets for positioning in the guide groove. Pitch S 200 mm Prepared for connection blocks, see page 26. Accessories such as clamping studs, alignment sets and connection pieces are not included in delivery. Please order additionally. Catalogue prices valid up to 31.07.2011

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Cover plates for base plates (vertical machines) The cover plates are made of 1 mm stainless steel 1.4301 to cover the base units. (Surface protection + bore cover.)

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Customised clamping systems (Available for a multitude of vertical and 5-axis machines. Other Pitch S sizes available.) Additional centre bore 0 25 H7 in every base unit to include a centring set, as well as two externally arranged bores 0 25 H7 for alignment sets for positioning in the guide groove. Prepared for connection blocks, see page 26. Accessories such as clamping studs, alignment sets and connection pieces are not included in delivery. Please order additionally. Customised base plates Catalogue prices valid up to 31.07.2011

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