Zero-point workholding system for set-up changes in seconds
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7.52 SAFE Zero-point workholding system for setup and changeover within seconds! SWISS p a t e n t e d c o l l e t l o c k 2008

Increase in productivity Increase in return with the existing machine outfit The zero point quick-change system turns set-up time into production Comparison of average loss on set-up changes a) Conventional b) with Vise Fixture Vise Fixture 20 min. 40 min. 2 min. 2 min. € 30.– € 60.– € 3.– € 3.– (assumed machining hour € 90.–) Increased efficiency per year with zero-point quick-change system (assumed 200 working days). Based on published averages. with vise 1 machine 5 machines 5 machines 1 shift 1 shift 3 shifts 1 set-up change per shift € 5’400 € 27’000 € 81’000 2 set-up changes per shift...

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 Vischer & Bolli GmbH Tel. +49 (0) 8382 96 19 - 0 germany@vb-tools.com Fax +49 (0) 8382 96 19 -30 www.vb-tools.com 3 SWISS

Vischer & Bolli AG Tel. (+41) 044 802 15 15 info@vb-tools.com 4 Fax (+41) 044 802 15 95 www.vb-tools.com Flanged cylinders... ... avoid stress in machine tables and pallets allow any configuration Built-in cylinders... ... allow any configuration of base-plates, set-up stations, and measuring machines Built-up cylinders ... ... for flexible array on machine tables, set-up stations and measuring machines

Vischer & Bolli GmbH Tel. +49 (0) 8382 96 19 - 0 germany@vb-tools.com Fax +49 (0) 8382 96 19 -30 www.vb-tools.com 5 SAFE 20 Pull-in force per unit 12’500N Retention force per unit 40’000N SWISS Flanged Built-in Built-up cylinders cylinders cylinders D 120 mm D 112 mm D 112 mm SAFE 30 Pull-in force per unit 20’000N Retention force per unit 60’000N D 160 mm SAFE 50 Pull-in force per unit 30’000N Retention force per unit 90’000N D 190 mm D 190 mm Auto SAFE 30 Pull-in force per unit 20’000N Retention force per unit 60’000N D 160 mm Sensor technology Automation Media connections Hydraulic pumps...

Vischer & Bolli AG Tel. (+41) 044 802 15 15 info@vb-tools.com 6 Fax (+41) 044 802 15 95 www.vb-tools.com SAFE The leading zero-point workholding system on machining centers, proven in thousends of applications with the patented collet locking system Advantages: Benefits: - Set-up changes parallel to machining lowers machine down-times by 90% and increases productivity - Work interruption possible at any time without flexibility for urgent orders losing “zero point” - Zero-point repeat accuracy < 5ìm interruption anytime without losing the zero-point - 5 face processing without unclamping...

Vischer & Bolli GmbH Tel. +49 (0) 8382 96 19 - 0 germany@vb-tools.com Fax +49 (0) 8382 96 19 -30 www.vb-tools.com 7 Overview zero-point clamping systems Fixtures / workpieces Machine level Integrated cylinders Base plate with built-in cylinders Built-up cylinders Plug mounting

Vischer & Bolli AG Tel. (+41) 044 802 15 15 info@vb-tools.com 8 Fax (+41) 044 802 15 95 www.vb-tools.com examples of practical applications SWISS

Vischer & Bolli GmbH Tel. +49 (0) 8382 96 19 - 0 germany@vb-tools.com Fax +49 (0) 8382 96 19 -30 www.vb-tools.com 9 Flanged cylinders page Built-in cylinders page Built-up cylinders page Pneumatically activated units page Recommended plug arrangement Plugs page Accessories page Standard Base Plate Sets Standard Angle Plates Standard Cubes 5-Side Adaptors page Standard Pallets and Grid Plates page SAFE 20 pull-in force per unit: 12’500 N retention force per unit: 40’000 N SWISS 10 12 13 14 15-18 19 26 27-30

Vischer & Bolli AG Tel. (+41) 044 802 15 15 info@vb-tools.com 10 Fax (+41) 044 802 15 95 www.vb-tools.com SAFE 20 Flanged cylinders for direct integration into machine tables, pallets and fixtures pull-in force: 12’500 N retention force:40’000 N 752 160 Standard 752 160 L with air-blast cleaning 752 160 LU with air-blast cleaning and rear side media connection 752 160 I with indexing grooves 752 160 LI with air-blast cleaning and indexing grooves 752 160 LIU with air-blast cleaning, indexing grooves and rear side media connection SWISS 752 160 LU 752 160 LIU 752 160 L 752 160 LI 752 160 752...

Vischer & Bolli GmbH Tel. +49 (0) 8382 96 19 - 0 germany@vb-tools.com Fax +49 (0) 8382 96 19 -30 www.vb-tools.com 11 SAFE 20 Flanged cylinders for direct integration into machining tables, pallets and fixtures pull-in force: 12’500 N retention force:40’000 N 752 160 LA with air-blast cleaning through center and support isles 752 160 LAU with air-blast cleaning through center and support isles and rear side connection for oil and air 752 160 LAK with air-blast cleaning through center, support isles and and scanning of piston position SWISS 752 160 LA 752 160 LAU For in-house mounting please...

Vischer & Bolli AG Tel. (+41) 044 802 15 15 info@vb-tools.com 12 Fax (+41) 044 802 15 95 www.vb-tools.com SAFE 20 Built-in cylinders for base-plates, set-up stations, measuring machines pull-in force: 12’500 N retention force:40’000 N 752 150 Standard 752 150 L with air-blast cleaning 752 150 I with indexing grooves 752 150 LI with air-blast cleaning and indexing grooves SWISS 752 150 752 150 I 752 150 L 752 150 LI For in-house mounting please ask for instructions! Indexing grooves Pallets and indexing set screws see page 28

Vischer & Bolli GmbH Tel. +49 (0) 8382 96 19 - 0 germany@vb-tools.com Fax +49 (0) 8382 96 19 -30 www.vb-tools.com 13 SAFE 20 Built-up cylinders for flexible configurations on machine tables, set-up stations, measuring machines pull-in force: 12’500 N retention force:40’000 N 752 110 Standard 752 110 L with air-blast cleaning 752 110 I with indexing grooves 752 110 LI with air-blast cleaning and indexing grooves SWISS 752 110 752 110 I 752 110 L 752 110 LI T-slot nuts and brackets see page 19 Indexing grooves Pallets and indexing set-screws see page 28 Bracket 751 172 Socket head screw...