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WDS Clamps

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Overview of Clamps: The document provides a comprehensive overview of various clamps offered by WDS, including Stepped Clamps, Peg Clamps, Swan Neck Clamps, and Edge Clamps. Each clamp type is designed for specific applications and is constructed from high tensile steel with a chemical black finish for durability.

Specifications: Detailed specifications for each clamp type are provided, including dimensions, material grades, and finishes. For instance, Stepped Clamps are made from High Tensile Steel BS 970 Gr 817M40 with a chemical black finish. Specifications cover stud size, length, width, height, and weight for each model.

Material and Finish: Most clamps are made from high tensile steel or carbon steel, with finishes such as chemical black or painted grey. Some clamps are available in stainless steel or brass for specific applications.

Related Products: The document references related products such as studs, washers, nuts, and heel pins, essential for proper installation and use of the clamps. These are detailed in other catalog sections.

Special Features: Certain clamps, like the Strap Clamp WDS 590, offer features such as a low profile design for minimal tooling interference and guaranteed replacement if distorted. Toe Clamps are noted for their low profile and side gripping capabilities, ideal for use on mills and drill presses.

Usage Recommendations: The document suggests using specific clamps for particular applications, such as Toe Clamps for minimizing interference with cutting tools. It also highlights the importance of using related products like caphead screws and dowel pins for optimal performance.

Technical Data: Tables provide detailed technical data for each clamp, including dimensions and weights, allowing users to select the appropriate clamp based on precise measurements.

Installation Procedures: The document outlines installation procedures for various clamps, such as Dyna-Force Clamps, which can be installed flush with the fixture plate or raised. Mounting methods include side mount, bottom mount, and through mount styles, each requiring specific hole center locations.

Product Features: Many clamps are designed with a low profile to facilitate computer programming and increase the number of parts per load. Cam Action provides fast and strong clamping, ideal for quick setups. Some clamps come with extra material for customization to fit specific workpiece shapes.

Technical Data: Detailed dimensions and load capacities are provided for various clamping components, such as screw jacks, feet buttons, and heel pins. For example, the maximum tightening torque for M12 clamps is 60.51 Nm, with an axial clamping force of 1360 Kgt.

Norms and Standards: Materials used conform to British Standards (BS 970), ensuring quality and reliability. The document also references UK patent application numbers for certain products, indicating adherence to intellectual property regulations.

Recommendations: Recommendations include using the WDS Pull-Down Insert (PDI) for cost-effective clamping solutions, especially when producing a limited range of components. The document suggests using specific products for horizontal/vertical applications to minimize interference and distortion.

Benefits: The document highlights several benefits of using the described clamping systems, such as reduced pre-machining operations, increased operational efficiency, and improved proof-out time for CAM packages. It also notes the cost-effectiveness of the WDS PDI compared to traditional matrix plates.

Material Specifications: The document specifies the use of Stainless Steel, particularly BS 970 Gr 316S42, for certain parts. It also references the 660 Series for steel parts and the 812 Series for stainless steel parts.

Product Specifications: Various stud sizes and their corresponding spring rates are listed, with details on metric and inch measurements. For example, M4 has a spring rate of 0.96 N/mm and is associated with WDS No. 660-2004.

Clamping Joints: Materials used include glass-reinforced plastic for handles, aluminum with nickel anodized finish for clamp parts, and steel with chemical black finish for screws. Wing grips are made of thermoplastic. Detailed dimensions and weights for different clamping joints are provided, such as WDS 287 and WDS 288 series.

Plier Clamps: Made from heavy gauge steel with hardened pins and bushes, available in zinc plated or chemical black finishes. They offer varying holding and clamping pressures, with specific models like WDS 4317 detailed. Dimensions and weights for different plier clamp models are listed, such as WDS No. 4317-101.

WDS Mitee-Grip: A heat-activated wax-based compound used for holding workpieces without clamps. It is available in paper, mesh, and stick forms. Instructions for use include heating to specific temperatures and cooling methods to maintain precision during machining. Product sizes and WDS numbers are provided, such as Paper Roll 305 x 1524 with WDS No. 590-10240.

Related Products: References to related products like Hook Clamps and Studs are included, directing to specific sections for more information.

Catalog excerpts

CLAMPS Stepped Clamps Support Jacks Swan Neck Clamps Double Edge Clamps Rest Blocks Edge Clamps Knife Edge Clamps Toggle Action Pliers Internal Clamps Latch Clamps Clamp Heels Nylon, Brass & Steel Clamping Pads Hook Clamps Support Blocks Light Duty (M5) Heavy Duty (M30)

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MATERIAL High Tensile Steel BS 970 Gr 817M40 Chemical black nish Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; Heel Pin, see Page 1-55 MATERIAL High Tensile Steel BS 970 Gr 817M40 Chemical black nish Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; Heel Pin, see Page 1-55

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MATERIAL High Tensile Steel BS 970 Gr 817M40 Chemical black nish Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; Heel Pin, see Page 1-55 Also Available Vices See Pages 27-35 to 27-38

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This low prole design promotes superior clamping in both normal and restricted areas with minimum tooling interference • Guaranteed replacement if permanently distorted on your machine. • Heat treated 17-4 P.H. stainless steel. Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; Heel Pin, sss Page 1-55 This low prole design promotes superior clamping in both normal and restricted areas with minimum tooling interference • Guaranteed replacement if permanently distorted on your machine. • Heat treated 17-4 P.H. stainless steel. Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; Heel Pin, see...

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MATERIAL Steel BS 970 Gr 070M20 Surface Hardened Chemical black nish See 814 Series for similar part in Stainless Steel D = Stud Size Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; Heel Pin, see Page 1-55 Stub Slotted Clamp MATERIAL Stainless Steel BS 970 Gr 316S11 See 230 Series for similar part in Steel D = Stud Size Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; Heel Pin, see Page 1-55

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MATERIAL Steel BS 970 Gr. 070M20 Surface Hardened Chemical black nish Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; Heel Pin, see Page 1-55 MATERIAL Steel BS 970 Gr 070M20 Surface Hardened Chemical black nish Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; Heel Pin, see Page 1-55: Buttons, see Page 1-7

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WDS 248 Slotted Clamp MATERIAL Steel BS 970 Gr 070M20 Chemical black nish Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; Button Type Wide Clamp MATERIAL Steel BS 4360 Gr 43A Chemical black nish Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; Heel Pin, Page 1-55: Buttons, Page 1-7

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MATERIAL Available in: 1. Nylon 2. Brass 3. Steel BS 970 Gr 220M07, Case hardened and ground, Chemical Black Finish Toe Clamps are powerful, low prole clamps that grip on the side of the workpiece leaving the top surface open. This minimises interference with cutting tools or measuring instruments. Ideal for use on mills, planers, jig borers, drill presses and faceplates. Steel or brass toe and special washer are included with each clamp. Brass toe available to special order Slotted for M12/1⁄2" Cap Screws. Related Products: Toe Style Standard High Grip Standard High Grip Standard High Grip Caphead...

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Swan Neck Clamp MATERIAL Steel forging BS 970 Gr 080M36 Painted grey nish Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8 Clamp with Dowel MATERIAL Carbon Steel hardened Chemical black nish Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; Heel Pin, Page 1-55

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WDS 208 Peg Clamp MATERIAL Steel forging BS 970 Gr 080M36 Painted grey nish Related Products: Metric Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8 WDS 213 Fork Clamp MATERIAL Steel forging BS 970 Gr 080M36 Painted grey nish Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8

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MATERIAL Steel BS 970 Gr 070M20 Chemical black nish Related Products: Studs, Washer, Nuts see Section 8; Step Block, see Page 1-53 MATERIAL Steel BS 970 Gr 070M20 Surface Hardened Chemical black nish Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; Step Block, see Page 1-53

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MATERIAL Steel BS 970 Gr 070M20 Surface Hardened Chemical black nish Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; Heel Pin, see Page 1-55 MATERIAL Steel BS 970 Gr 070M20 Surface Hardened Chemical black nish Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8

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Cam Operated Clamp Assembly MATERIAL Carbon Steel hardened Chemical black nish Related Products: Caphead Screws see Section 8 D Eccentric Cam Lever MATERIAL Carbon Steel hardened Chemical black nish Related Products: WDS 356 Cam Operated Clamp Assembly MATERIAL Carbon Steel hardened Chemical black nish Related Products:

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Carbon Steel hardened Chemical black finish Related Products: Dowel Pin See Section 4; Swing Bolts See Section 10 Crocodile Clamp Heat treated and tempered, Galvanised Clamp 'Clamping force specified is in optimal clamping position (smallest distance from clamping screw to clamping point) The clamp support and clamping shoe are retained in the clamp, the unit can be turned over depending on use For other fittings see T-Bolts WDS 410, Collar Nut WDS 404, Washer WDS 400. Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8

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MATERIAL Steel Forging Zinc plated Stud, T-Nut, Washer and Nut are not supplied with this item. Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; T-Nuts, See Section 9 MATERIAL Body - Steel forging BS EN 10025 Nut - Steel BS 970 Gr 230M07 Hardened Stud and T-Nut, are not supplied with this item. Related Products: Studs, Washers, Nuts see Section 8; T-Nuts, See Section 9 No step blocks needed - a ball joint provides perpendicular pressure across the entire width at all times The nut and ball joint are held in the clamp body by axial screws Stays in position when workpiece is removed Brass...

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MATERIAL Steel BS 3146: Pt1: CLA4 Hook Clamp supplied without screw and spring Spring see Page 1-61 Caphead Screws see Section 8 WDS 281 Hook Clamp with Collar MATERIAL Heat treated steel Chemical black nish Related Products: Max Tightening Max Clamping Torque (Nm) Force (kN) 58.8 45.1 58.8 45.1 169.1 129.4 169.4 129.4

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Height Extension Steel - hardened and ground Chemical black finish Related Products: Clamp Heel see Page 1-54 These hook clamps have a conventional downward clamping action which is achieved Workpieces can easily be loaded and unloaded simply by swinging the clamping arm. The whole unit is robust and compact, utilising the minimum amount of space. Workpiece height variations can be accommodated by the use of height extensions (WDS 282). These have the effect of increasing both the minimum and maximum clamping height of the unit. Where heavy machining loads could cause undue stress on the clamping...

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