Precision and flexibility with adapter and pendulum jaw systems
In the highly dynamic environment of modern manufacturing, precision, flexibility and efficiency are the key factors for sustainable success. Companies that manufacture sophisticated precision workpieces know this: Reliable and precise clamping technology is essential. This is precisely where the adapter and pendulum jaw systems from GRESSEL come in – an innovative solution that optimizes, simplifies and accelerates numerous manufacturing processes.
What are adapter and pendulum jaw systems?
Adapter and pendulum jaw systems are specially developed to clamp workpieces with varying shapes and sizes or production tolerances reliably, repeatably and efficiently – whether they are round, irregular or asymmetrical. The special feature: The high-quality jaws from GRESSEL automatically adapt to any contour thanks to their pendulum function – for maximum process reliability with minimum effort.
Construction and installation: adapter and pendulum plate in use
On the picture you can see the pendulum plate, at the bottom the adapter plate with 6-fold reversible jaws. Both components are mounted directly on the slide and the base body of the vise.
The adapter and pendulum plate enables quick and easy attachment of the 6-fold reversible jaws and ensures stability during the clamping process. The system ensures that the jaws adapt flexibly to the workpiece – for even, gentle force distribution and minimal deformation. Your clamping system can also be extended in width so that larger components can also be clamped securely.
With the innovative 6-fold reversible jaws (6 different interfaces to adjust perfectly to the component to be clamped in terms of contour, material and clamping depth), the clamping process can also be adapted particularly easily and quickly to different workpiece shapes. This not only increases flexibility, but also significantly reduces set-up times.
When standard jaws reach their limits
In practice, standard jaws often reach their limits – especially for workpieces with complex geometries, sensitive surfaces or irregular shapes. In such cases, many manufacturing companies resort to individual in-house solutions: special jaws are designed, manufactured and painstakingly assembled – at a correspondingly high cost in terms of time and money.
This is precisely where GRESSEL’s adapter and pendulum jaw systems show their strengths. They offer a standardized but highly flexible solution that responds to a wide range of requirements without the need for customer-specific special designs. This shortens development times, reduces operating costs and at the same time guarantees consistently high clamping quality.
Advantages in the production process
The use of adapter and pendulum plates offers a number of practical advantages:
- Time saving: Quick changeover and easy handling significantly reduce set-up and clamping times.
- Increased precision: The automatic adjustment of the jaws reliably compensates for workpiece deviations.
- High flexibility: Suitable for a wide range of workpiece geometries and materials.
- Workpiece protection: Uniform clamping force distribution prevents damage and minimizes rejects.
Practical example: Application in metal processing
A round workpiece clamped on a gressel vise with adapter and pendulum jaws including 6-fold reversible jaws: This example shows how versatile and powerful the system is.
The system has also proven itself in the machining of small series and prototypes. In combination with zero-point clamping systems such as the GRESSEL gredoc, even greater efficiency gains can be achieved. For example, when clamping workpieces directly on the gredoc system, the jaws enable precise and time-saving machining steps – even with complex geometries.
Conclusion
Adapter and pendulum jaw systems from GRESSEL enable companies to significantly optimize their production processes. Anyone who wants to take a step forward in terms of efficiency, quality and flexibility should definitely consider this innovative clamping technology.
