ALUFIX Main Catalogue 2022

ALUFIX Main Catalogue 2022
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ALUFIX Main Catalogue 2022

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Witte Barskamp GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1969, specializes in modular fixturing systems, notably the ALUFIX system. This catalogue details the specifications, applications, and advantages of the ALUFIX system, widely used in aerospace and automotive industries for precision measurement and manufacturing.
Product Specifications
The ALUFIX system is offered in Classic and Eco versions, constructed from high-strength and medium-strength aluminum, respectively. It is modular, allowing for reproducible and retoolable fixtures, and comes in four sizes to accommodate different part sizes and weights.
Features and Benefits
  • High precision due to fine machining.
  • Lightweight, resilient, and stable.
  • Corrosion-resistant and maintenance-free.
  • Compatible with all system sizes and existing systems.
  • Over 90% of components are in stock for quick dispatch.
System Components
The ALUFIX system includes base plates, bars, struts, angle brackets, and various clamping and connection elements. Base plates are available in Classic and Eco designs with grid patterns for mounting flexibility.
Applications
ALUFIX elements are used in measuring fixtures, holding fixtures, assembly and welding fixtures, and more, including prototype building and design development.
Innovations
The ECO Plus version combines previous advantages with improved precision and cost-effectiveness, ensuring compatibility and continuity for future expansions.
Conclusion
Witte's ALUFIX system provides a versatile, precise, and reliable solution for modular fixturing needs, supported by a global service network and extensive product availability.
Technical Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for ALUFIX precision grid base plates and bars, made from high-quality aluminum, available in various configurations for different applications.
Specifications
  • Grid Spacing: 50 mm and 100 mm.
  • Thread Options: High precision bores with threads.
  • Surface Treatment: Black or clear anodizing, with hard anodizing available.
  • Delivery Time: Approximately 6 weeks.
Special Options
  • Feet with or without frame.
  • Custom grid spacing and bushings.
  • Traceable test reports.
Base Plates and Bars
  • Base plates range from 200 mm x 400 mm to 2,100 mm x 4,400 mm, with standard and customizable options.
  • ALUFIX Classic Bars for small to medium fixtures, available in sizes 16, 25, and 40.
  • ALUFIX ECO Plus Bars for large constructions, available in sizes 25, 40, and 50.
Materials
Components are made from high-strength or medium-strength aluminum for durability and precision.
Applications
Designed for constructing precise and stable fixtures for a wide range of industrial applications.
Installation and Adjustment
The document provides guidelines for installing and adjusting heavy-duty roller slides, focusing on the ALUFIX system, with detailed information on positioning guides, pin fixing, and shim blocks for precise adjustments.
Adjustment Procedures
Adjustment in x, y, and z axes is achieved through shim foils and blocks, with specific tolerances and ranges provided.
Shim Blocks and Foils
Peelable shim foils allow fine adjustments without additional machining, available in various thicknesses.
TopPos Modular System
A novel positioning system for workpiece contact points, emphasizing accuracy and repeatability.
V Pieces and Delta Blocks
Used for mounting cylindrical parts, available in various forms and angles, with application examples provided.
Key Data Tables
Tables list part numbers, dimensions, and specifications for components like shim blocks, V pieces, and delta blocks.
Conclusion
The document serves as a comprehensive guide for installing and adjusting HD roller slides using the ALUFIX system, emphasizing precision, flexibility, and ease of use.
ALUFIX Screw Jacks and Clamping Elements
Specifications and applications for ALUFIX screw jacks, top sections, and clamping elements used in precision engineering and assembly setups.
Specifications
Part numbers with dimensions and material specifications, including high tensile aluminum and POM, with anodizing and hard slide coating for durability.
Procedures
Instructions for using screw jacks and top sections with ALUFIX frames and base plates, achieving variable and reliable positioning.
Standards and Recommendations
Emphasizes the use of ALUFIX preferred range items, highlighting precision in assembly and specific components for accurate alignment.
Applications
Examples include V-blocks and knife V's for clamping, and universal plates for grid-independent connections.
Key Data from Tables
Detailed measurements for components, crucial for selecting the right parts for specific engineering tasks.
Critical Information
Highlights the importance of using correct components for precision and reliability in assembly setups.
Software and Data Export
Describes software for importing additional part data, with a user-friendly interface and export options in IGES, STL, or VRML formats.
Fixture Building
Outlines the use of Witte FixBase® structure plates for column-type fixture design, offering flexibility and space-saving advantages.
Column Connections
Details methods for column connections, including fitted screws and optional footplates.
Clamp Units and Contour Blocks
Specifications for clamp units and contour blocks, including dimensions and material options.
Castors and Reference Balls
Information on castor sets with hydraulic height adjustment and reference balls for Alufix bores.
General Information
Notes on approximate weights and technical details, emphasizing parts lists over photos.
Conclusion
Witte Barskamp GmbH & Co. KG provides a comprehensive catalog of modular fixturing systems and components, emphasizing precision and adaptability in engineering applications, with a global presence ensuring accessibility and support.
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ALUFIX Main Catalogue 2022-3

Witte Barskamp GmbH & Co. KG: Fixed on precision Contents Page 6 Chapter Base plates and Bars Struts and Angle brackets Quick change couplings Adjustment elements V blocks and Delta blocks Clamping elements Connection elements Basic sets Vacuum foot and Software ounded in 1969 as a production partner for high-precision components in the aerospace industry, Witte is today one of the leading international developers and manufacturers of modular fixturing, positioning and measuring devices as well as feeder systems. With the ALUFIX modular fixturing system and the versatile vacuum clamping systems,...

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ALUFIX Main Catalogue 2022-4

Modular precision and systematic flexibility ALUFIX from Witte is the worldwide proven clamping and fixturing system for reproducible workpiece fixtures in dimensional measurement and manufacturing technology. Made of high-quality aluminium, depending on the product variant (ECO - medium-strength or Classic high-strength) ALUFIX guarantees the best material quality, durability and resilience. Reproducible and retoolable Fixtures implemented using ALUFIX can be reliably assembled. Consistent implementation of the modular system allows unlimited, long-term multiple use of practically all standard...

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ALUFIX Main Catalogue 2022-5

100% Compatibility Features and benefits • overall system upwards and downwards compatible • all system sizes can be combined with one another • no weight and size limits • existing systems and clamping aids can be integrated 100% Continuity • ALUFIX has existed for more than 35 years • the basic design idea has always been maintained • future expansion will also follow this principle 100% Availability • over 90 percent of the components are in stock • dispatch within 24 hours • Witte's own, flexible production with high depth of manufacturing • worldwide service network • highest precision due...

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ALUFIX Main Catalogue 2022-6

The ALUFIX principle: ingenious from the base up Six sides, eight corners, twelve edges: the starting shape and basic element of the ALUFIX system geometry is the cube. All other element configurations are created by multiplying this basic shape - with through bores on all surfaces creating connection options on all sides. Each hole is suitable for both positioning and fixing. Connection technology The ALUFIX element geometry ensures that the grid is precisely maintained in all directions and across any number of joins. • crosspiece nut to screw in . Creation of the ALUFIX element geometry •...

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The ALUFIX application and system diversity ALUFIX elements are used for • • • • • • measuring fixtures holding fixtures checking gauges assembly and welding fixtures meisterbocks support structures for cubings and gauges As well as • in prototype building • in model making • in design development as support for clay models System sizes • AF 16 for holding and optical measurement of small parts • AF 25 for fixtures for small to medium size single parts • AF 40 for medium-sized to large fixtures for assemblies, meisterbocks etc. • AF 50 for the support of large and heavy parts Element groups •...

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ALUFIX Main Catalogue 2022-8

Base plates Alufix base plates The proven base for multiple fixtures ALUFIX base plates are mainly used for small and medium sized fixtures. The plates are rigid, precise and offer the greatest freedom in assembly, as the entire surface can be used - in contrast to frame type fixtures construction made of profiles, which are suitable for larger structures. ALUFIX base plates are available in two versions: ALUFIX Classic base plates with mounting holes on all 6 sides. ALUFIX grid base plates with mounting holes only on the surface, in Eco design. ALUFIX Classic base plate: The dimensions: precise...

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ALUFIX Main Catalogue 2022-9

Base plates ALUFIX Classic Base plates AF 16 Classic, Grid (A) 16, hole-diameter 8 mm AF 25 Classic, AF 40 Classic, Grid (A) 25, hole-diameter 12,5 mm Grid (A) 40, hole-diameter 20 mm ALUFIX preferred range Green: Item is available immediately. C: Classic version, E: Eco version, CE: Classic or Eco í: color “black”

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Base plates Application example: Fixture for a cylinder block on an ALUFIX Classic base plate

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ALUFIX Main Catalogue 2022-11

Base plates ALUFIX grid base plates Eco ALUFIX 25 Eco Grid (A) 25, hole-diameter 12,5 mm ALUFIX 40 Eco Grid (A) 40, hole diameter 20 mm

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ALUFIX Main Catalogue 2022-12

Base plates ALUFIX Precision Grid Base Plates • Witte Alufix base plates provide a versatile and absolute precise base for repeatable measurements of clamped workpieces and fixtures. • Individually configured to best fit your measurement volume, your measurement system or your fixture size. • Designed to accommodate various and changing clamping configurations. • Universally compatible to all Alufix modular system components as well as other nonWitte systems* *considering a non-Witte system having the same or smaller thread size and precision bore diameter. Universal design, individual solution Witte...

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ALUFIX Main Catalogue 2022-13

Base plates Perfect pre-configured:: • Dimensions from 200 x 400 mm to 2.500 x 10.000 mm • Plate thickness options 20 / 25 / 30 mm • Grid spacing 50 / 100 mm • High precision bores with thread • Plate mounting through holes • Surface treatment black or clear anodizing • Delivery time approx. 6 weeks The innovative solution of having size variable high-precision bores makes the Witte grid base plates the most flexible and versatile bases of their kind. Previously not available: Size variable bushing inserts with precision bore and thread. The precision bores in the top surface of the plate offer...

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ALUFIX Main Catalogue 2022-14

Base plates ALUFIX Precision Grid Base Plates ALUFIX 40 Precision Grid Base Plates Grid (C): 100, Thread (E): M10, Witte-system (A): 40 ALUFIX 25 Precision Grid Base Plates Grid (C): 50, Thread (E): M6, Witte-system (A): 25

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ALUFIX Main Catalogue 2022-16

ALUFIX Bars Link between base and contact point ALUFIX Classic Bars: The dimensions: precise variety ALUFIX Classic bars are available in Witte system sizes 16, 25 and 40. ALUFIX ECO Plus bars are available in Witte system sizes 25, 40 and 50. Standard dimensions and bars from the preferred range can be found on the following pages. We will be happy to provide information on other dimensions on request. ALUFIX ECO Plus Bars: Breakdown of the item numbers for ECO-Plus bars ALUFIX bars are available in two versions: ALUFIX Classic Bars ALUFIX Classic bars serve as a link between the base and contact...

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