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DockLock Zero-point Clamping Systems

DockLock Zero-point Clamping Systems
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DockLock Zero-point Clamping Systems

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Overview: Vischer & Bolli AG, a Swiss company, specializes in precision tools and workholding systems, particularly the DockLock zero-point clamping system. This system, patented since 1995, enhances productivity by significantly reducing machine downtime during setup changes.
Key Features:
  • Zero-Point Clamping System: Enables quick setup changes, reducing downtime from the conventional 20 minutes to just 2 minutes.
  • Patented Collet Lock: Provides secure clamping with high pull-in and retention forces, enhancing process reliability.
  • Modular Design: Offers flexibility and cost savings by allowing setups outside the machine tools.
Product Specifications:
  • SAFE 20: Pull-in force of 12,500 N and retention force of 40,000 N.
  • SAFE 30: Pull-in force of 20,000 N and retention force of 60,000 N.
  • SAFE 50: Pull-in force of 30,000 N and retention force of 90,000 N.
Components and Accessories:
  • Flanged, Built-in, and Built-up Cylinders: Available with features like air-blast cleaning and indexing grooves.
  • Plugs: Centering, compensation, and non-centering plugs available for precise alignment and clamping.
  • Accessories: Include setup plugs, socket head screws, and T-slot nuts for various applications.
Applications and Benefits:
  • Suitable for measuring, turning, milling, grinding, and EDM processes.
  • Reduces costs and delivery times while increasing productivity and return on investment.
Specifications: The document details various components used in zero-point clamping systems, including socket head screws, cover plugs, brackets, collets, circular springs, spacers, washers, and plugs. Each component is specified with dimensions, material, and intended use, such as flange mounting or height compensation in cylinder cavities.
Procedures: Instructions for mounting and using components like plugs and cylinders are provided. For example, the centering plug defines the zero-point and compensates for temperature variations, while the compensation plug defines the X or Y-axis.
Standards and Norms: The document specifies operating pressures, pull-in forces, and retention forces for different components and systems. For instance, the maximum operating pressure for built-up cylinders is 70 bar / 1015 psi.
Recommendations: Recommendations include using specific plug arrangements for optimal performance and ensuring proper fitting and removal techniques for components like brass cover discs.
Key Data from Tables and Diagrams: The document includes tables listing dimensions and specifications for various components, such as T-slot nuts and grid pallets. It also provides details on the spacing and dimensions of base plates and pallets.
Critical Information:
  • Pull-in force per unit: 30,000 N; Retention force per unit: 90,000 N.
  • Max. operating pressure for flanged cylinders: 70 bar / 1015 psi.
  • Automated systems feature air-blast cleaning and piston position monitoring for enhanced security.
Best Practices: For automated applications, ensure swarf protection of counterbores and use air-blast cleaning to maintain operational security. Proper alignment and spacing are crucial for effective clamping and machining operations.
Specifications:
  • Oil Pressure: 65 bar / 950 psi.
  • Oil Flow and Volume: 2.3 l/min with 2 l volume for 1 to 30 units SAFE 20, 1 to 15 units SAFE 30, 1 to 8 units SAFE 50; 5.5 l/min with 5 l volume for up to 20 units SAFE 20, up to 10 units SAFE 30, up to 6 units SAFE 50; 24 l volume for up to 60 units SAFE 30/50.
  • Recommended Hydraulic Oil: ISO-VG 32-46.
  • Input/Output: 758800-5L: 220 Volt input, 65 bar output; 758806-3-24: 400 Volt / 16A input, 65 bar output.
Procedures and Components:
  • Electric Hydraulic Pump (758790): Input: 220 Volt, Output: 65 bar. Features: Piston position monitoring, pneumatic flow rate meter, control panel for clamping status.
  • Air/Oil Booster (758791): Input: Up to 6 bar air pressure, Output: 65 bar. For up to 20 units SAFE 50.
  • Air/Air Booster (758792): Input: Up to 6 bar / 87 psi air pressure, Output: 65 bar.
Hydraulic Components and Spare Parts:
  • Replacement Hoses: 2 m, 3 m, 4 m without coupling. Twin and threefold hoses available on request.
  • Couplings and Fittings: Various sizes and types for air and oil connections.
  • Distributor Blocks: With and without flow control, various configurations.
  • Valves and Connectors: Non-reflux flow control valve, threaded fittings, and reduction pieces.
Additional Information: Zero-point clamping systems and components are detailed. Contact Information: Vischer & Bolli AG, Dübendorf, Switzerland. Website: www.vb-tools.com
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DockLock Zero-point Clamping Systems-1

Zero-point clamping SAFE patented collet lock Zero-point clamping since 1995

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DockLock Zero-point Clamping Systems-2

Vischer & Bolli AG – Company headquarters in Dübendorf Switzerland Advice. Orders. Sales Just call us – we are here to help you. Our specialists will be happy to advise you on the products in which you are interested with no obligation. Vischer & Bolli AG Werkzeug- und Spanntechnik Im Schossacher 17 CH-8600 Dübendorf

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DockLock Zero-point Clamping Systems-3

Vischer & Bolli – the tool engineering and workholding professionals: Your wish is our command, our business model is as simple as that. Experience and pioneering spirit. The best possible solutions to suit our customer needs. Suppliers of precision tools since 1957. Many of these tools have been developed by our in-house engineers, including the DockLock zero-point workholding system, a marked leader from which our customers all over the world have benefited since 1995. First class, customized solutions. Rely on us to provide them. Swiss quality is guaranteed by our experts in the fields of...

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DockLock Zero-point Clamping Systems-4

Vischer & Bolli The smart move from set-up time to productivity! with existing machine outfit – increase in productivity – increase in return Assuming: 200 working days machining hour € 80.– Set-up change conventional Set-up change with machine down time machine down time additional earning with 1 machine 1 shift 2 set-up change / shift 4 set-up change / shift 5 machine 2 shift 2 set-up change / shift 4 set-up change / shift 4

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Vischer & Bolli zero-point clamping The zero-point clamping system with patented collet lock Pull-in force per unit: 12’500 N Retention force per unit: 40’000 N Pull-in force per unit: 20’000 N Retention force per unit: 60’000 N Pull-in force per unit: 30’000 N Retention force per unit: 90’000 N Pull-in force per unit: 20’000 N Retention force per unit: 60’000 N Combination base plates Standard base plates Standard- and indexable pallets Pressure units Accessories zero-point clamping 2012

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DockLock Zero-point Clamping Systems-6

The only Zero-point clamping system with a patented collet lock. SAFE patented collet lock Developed for you Made of cold-work corrosion resistant steel Approved design, umpteen thousand sold The modular build up not just guarantees enormous time and cost savings but assures great flexibility in production. The unique interface enables setups where they actually belong, outside the machine tools, without blocking any machining time. Whether it is measuring, turning, milling, grinding or edming, with your production is much more flexible, while costs and delivery time are reduced. Our long time...

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DockLock Zero-point Clamping Systems-7

Vischer & Bolli Highest pull-in and retention forces. Mechanically clamped by disc springs released by hydraulic Tilted fixture cause no problem Push up function produces easy handling

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DockLock Zero-point Clamping Systems-8

Vischer & Bolli The smart move from set-up time to productivity: equip your machines with (machine tables or pallets)! mount fixtures with plugs engage and start machining

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DockLock Zero-point Clamping Systems-9

Vischer & Bolli / www.vb-tools.com Pull-in force per unit: 12'500 N Retention force per unit: 40'000 N Flanged cylinders page 10-11 Built-in cylinders page 12-13 Built-up cylinders Page 14 Pneumatically activated units Page 15

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Vischer & Bolli Flanged cylinders for direct integration into machine tables, pallets and fixtures pull-in force: 12’500 N 752160 752160 L 752160 LU 752160 I Standard with air-blast cleaning with air-blast cleaning and rear side media connection with indexing grooves with air-blast cleaning and indexing grooves with air-blast cleaning, indexing grooves and rear side media connection Indexing grooves Pallets and indexing set screws see page 52 For in-house mounting please ask for instructions! Max. operating pressure 70 bar / 1015 psi

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Vischer & Bolli / www.vb-tools.com Flanged cylinders for direct integration into machine tables, pallets and fixtures with air-blast cleaning through center 752160 LAK with air-blast cleaning through center and support isles and rear side with air-blast cleaning through center, support isles and piston position monitoring For in-house mounting please ask for instructions! Max. operating pressure 70 bar /1015 psi

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DockLock Zero-point Clamping Systems-12

Vischer & Bolli Built-in cylinders for base-plates, set-up stations, measuring machines pull-in force: 12’500 N 752150 752150 L Standard with air-blast cleaning with indexing grooves with air-blast cleaning and indexing grooves Indexing grooves Pallets and indexing set screws see page 52 For in-house mounting please ask for instructions! Max. operating pressure 70 bar / 1015 psi

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Vischer & Bolli Built-in cylinders for base-plates, set-up stations, measuring machines pull-in force: 12’500 N 752150 LA with air-blast cleaning through center and support isles For in-house mounting please ask for instructions! Max. operating pressure 70 bar / 1015 psi

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Vischer & Bolli SAFE 20 Built-up cylinders for flexible configuration Standard with air-blast cleaning with indexing grooves with air-blast cleaning and indexing grooves Indexing grooves Pallets and indexing set screws see page 52 Socket head screw M12x35 751175

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Vischer & Bolli Pneumatically activated units Flanged cylinders Built-in cyinders 752160 P Standard 752160 LP with air-blast cleaning 752160 LUP with air-blast cleaning and rear side media connection 752160 IP with indexing grooves 752160 LIP with air-blast cleaning and indexing grooves 752160 LIUP with air-blast cleaning, indexing grooves and rear side media connection 752160 LAP with air-blast cleaning through center and support isles 752160 LAUP with air-blast cleaning, through center and support isles and rear side media connection 752160 LAKP with air-blast cleaning through center and support...

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Vischer & Bolli Plugs recommended plug arrangement Centering plug 0 - ground Ø 32 + 0,01 mm - Compensation plug - two ground raised cams 0 Ø 32 + 0,01 mm - Plug without centering The compensation plug defines the X- or Y-axis. The cam line must be set 90° to the line connecting with the centering plug. Compensates for variations in temperature. Plug without centering 0 - Ø 30,0 + 0,1 mm - The centering plug defines the zero-point. It centers with the diameter Plugs without centering only serve for clamping Plug without centering Compensation plug Centering plug

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.