ALUFIX 2011
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Modular Fixturing Systems E08

Witte GERÄTEBAU Hightech in Aluminium Witte was founded in 1969 and initially manufactured complex, highprecision parts for the aerospace industry. Today Witte has developed into a leading manufacturer of xturing systems and gauges for all kinds of applications. Almost all leading companies from automotive and aircraft industries now rely on Witte technology in order to maintain high quality in their production process.

Witte Gerätebau KG is certified according to • QSF-A (Aerospace suppliers) ࡯ Cross systems ࡯ Castors, Rollers, etc.

Witte GERÄTEBAU Range of services of Horst Witte Geraetebau Barskamp KG Why should you choose Witte ? Planning Project management To decide on Witte system solutions and products is a decision for the future and reduces investment for measuring equipment and xture cost for every following project. The system components from product lines ALUFIX Classic /ECO and ALUQUICK can be 100% reused for new tasks, multiple retooling for a lifetime. Reusability presupposes durability! Witte uses high-grade material quality without compromise. High manufacturing accuracy of the components themselves and...

Witte MODULAR FIXTURING SYSTEMS Modular fixturing systems from Witte ifferent demands call for diverse solutions! All Witte - profiles are unique in their design but ne- vertheless universal. Depending on requirements with regard to targeted application and duration, material or product specification of a part to be fixed, Witte offers purposeful, economical solutions. Independent of general specifications of individual parts or groups, holding or measuring fixtures, a crucial point is the degree of desired flexibility du- ring use. ALUFIX CLASSIC offers the highest flexibi- Fixtures are...

ALUFIX SYSTEMATIC RELIABILITY Systematic Reliability Reliability from market leader in fixture building with 25 years of experience and more than 10.000 systems sold worldwide Why and when do you need this system? You want a fast solution with short reaction times and high flexibility? Immediate availability is a must for you because planning time is getting shorter and shorter ? You want to remain independent and prefer “do it yourself”? ALUFIX supports you fourfold to master these demands successfully What does this mean? Planning reliability Functional reliability Investment reliability...

ALUFIX SYSTEMATIC RELIABILITY Fast return on investment Productivity advantage by minimizing your standing times ̈ Multiple application possibilities with few components ̈ Compared to dedicated fixtures Alufix gives you a financial advantage already from second application onwards. Compare cost Conventional fixture building Savings ALUFIX-System Extremely wear-resistant High accuracy with tolerances upto H7/js7 ̈ Consequential system continuity ̈ Functional reliability ALUFIX saves you time and money, because all tasks are solved quickly and accurately: ̈ High versatility using patented...

ALUFIX Set up variations Same set up situation using different bases A fixture assembled with ALUFIX elements can easily be used on different kinds of sub structures L type measuring fixture using Alufix Classic or ECO.You will find more information on the elements shown in the section on Alufix Light bars starting page 17 and Alufix ECO starting on page 184 Same part situation as shown above but using Megalu columns. This type of column is described in the section on Megalu starting page 233. The same part situation again this time mounted on Aluquick columns The section on Aluquiick...

Another possibility is using Alufix adapters for Dea-Five system. These adapters are shown in the section on accessories starting page 268. Universal flexible measuring system UMF: This system involves raising columns out of a grid plate, the contact points to workpiece are equipped with quick change couplings (QCC). More information on QCC in section starting page 42 and on UMF page 267. A sandwich plate or grid plate with Witte PWS or PPS serves as a base. The locked modular foot plates can be positioned and mounted anywhere in a 100/200mm grid. These systems are explained in the section...

8 ALUFIX SYSTEM SOLUTIONS System solutions From planning to after-sales service The variety of Alufix covers not only a constantly increasing number of single components but also a comprehensive range of application possibilities. A complex service package from Witte rounds off the total programme. Applications are diversified and range from planning, design ■ Match metal fixtures ■ Basic design for cubes ■ Pallets with or without hovercraft ■ Adaptations for CNC linear controlled ■ System solutions for adaptations

ALUFIX SYSTEM SOLUTIONS

Alufix Expert software makes automatic designs for fix- tures with corresponding partlists. You choose the sy- stem and define clamping points. The software calculates on the basis of this information complete so- lutions and variations of a fixture. Simply select the desired Alufix system, the basic type of build (frame or plate), the grid size and the position and function of clamping points. On the basis of this input the software calculates complete solutions and For checking purposes and measuring off of surface vectors additional part data in all established formats can be imported....

ALUFIX SOFTWARE The entry mask can be positioned anywhere on screen and if required reversed in format or hidden. The software uses all current Witte Alux systems. Grid or sandwich plates (above and right) are ideal options for mounting situations. Different colouring shows the user in which modus the software currently is (denition/presentation). The parts marked orange have just been selected for editing, dark components are either already calculated or have been changed in a different programme module (inactive) System requirements for Expert 2011: Pentium PC, 2MB RAM, 1GB free hard...

ALUFIX SOFTWARE FIXMES Alufix parts library for CAD systems Fixmes is an Alufix parts library on a geometric basis for designing and documenting fixtures. Using Alufix standard elements fixtures can be built in a fraction of the time required previously. By designing the fixture on-screen expensive idletimes of the measuring machine are avoided. The principle: at the CAD workplace the user designs a desired fixture for workpiece machining or measuring using Alufix components. To do so he can use all parts available in the Fixmes library.. The selection is made according to one of the...