Find the right clamping solution faster with the GRESSEL Configurator
Digital clamping tool configuration instead of time-consuming product searches: the GRESSEL Configurator simplifies the selection, assembly and planning of bespoke clamping solutions for CNC machining. Find out how you can find the right clamping technology for your workpiece in just a few steps.
When choosing clamping devices becomes a matter of time
Monday morning on the production floor: the machines are running, the orders have been scheduled and a new component is waiting to be machined. But before work can begin, there is one crucial question to answer: which clamping solution is right for the workpiece?
Which clamping device is suitable for these dimensions? Which clamping jaws are required? Which clamping ranges are relevant? And which components can be combined with one another?
What may initially sound like a few simple decisions can quickly turn into a time-consuming process. Searching through product catalogues, comparing technical specifications, requesting CAD data, reviewing variants and clarifying queries with colleagues or suppliers – all of this takes up valuable time.
Yet the information required is often already available. It simply needs to be collated.
This is exactly where the GRESSEL digital configurator comes in.
Digital clamping device configuration: All in one process
The GRESSEL Configurator makes it easy to put together customised clamping solutions – tailored to the specific workpiece, the required clamping range and the technical requirements.
Rather than compiling information from various sources, the configurator brings together product knowledge, technical data and configuration options in a single digital application.
The result: a clear and straightforward process, from selecting the clamping device through to putting together the components, right through to requesting a quote or placing an order.
The advantages at a glance:
- Choosing the right clamping devices: Find the right clamping devices and clamping jaws for your specific application.
- Combining components: Organising different components in a clear and structured way.
- Setting clamping range: Specify the required range directly in the configuration.
- Use the live list of materials: All selected components are consolidated into a bill of materials that updates as the configuration changes.
- Download 3D data: Use the CAD data for the configured solution directly for further planning and programming.
- Request a quote or place an order: Download the parts list, submit an enquiry or add the selected items to your basket.
- Share configuration: Coordinate clamping solutions with colleagues and clarify any outstanding issues.
From the clamping task to the finished configuration
The digital process for finding the right clamping solution can be broken down into three key steps.
1. Select and configure clamping devices
The first step is to define the specific clamping task. The appropriate clamping device is selected on the basis of the workpiece requirements.
Suitable clamping jaws and other compatible components can then be added. The relevant clamping widths can also be adjusted directly.
This is how a bespoke clamping solution is created, step by step.
2. Keeping track of components and technical specifications
As you proceed with the configuration, the live parts list is updated in real time. This ensures that the selected items remain clearly organised.
Another advantage is direct access to the 3D data. This data can be downloaded and used for the subsequent stages of work planning and CNC programming.
This simplifies the link between the selection of clamping devices and digital production planning.
3. Share, enquire about or order a configuration
Once the clamping solution has been put together, there are various options available for further processing.
The parts list can be downloaded and used to request a quote. Alternatively, the items can be added directly to the shopping basket.
The configuration can also be shared with colleagues using the ‘Share’ function. This makes it easier to coordinate work, for example between work planning, design and production.
The original clamping task thus becomes an end-to-end digital selection and procurement process.
Why digital clamping technology is becoming increasingly important in CNC manufacturing
In modern CNC manufacturing, it is not just machining times that are crucial. The processes that take place before production actually begins also influence how efficiently orders can be prepared and carried out.
A structured approach to selecting the appropriate clamping technology is particularly important when dealing with new workpieces, changing requirements and a variety of clamping tasks.
Digital configurators help with this by consolidating information and work steps.
This offers several advantages for production:
Less time spent searching: product information and configuration options are all available in one central location.
Easier coordination: configurations can be shared and reviewed together.
A clearer overview: The live parts list shows the selected components.
Direct access to CAD data: The 3D data can be incorporated directly into the subsequent planning process.
A simpler procurement process: the next steps – from configuration through to requesting a quote or placing an order – are directly accessible.
This not only makes it easier to select the right clamping method, but also ensures it is better integrated into the digital manufacturing processes.
Digitalisation that is making its mark in day-to-day manufacturing
Digitalisation does not always mean completely redesigning existing processes. Often, the key to progress lies in linking individual work steps together in a meaningful way.
The GRESSEL Configurator takes precisely this approach: product knowledge, technical data and configuration options are brought together in a single digital process.
Instead of switching between catalogues, drawings and various sources of information, users can put together their clamping solution in one place and reuse the required data directly.
This turns a time-consuming product search into a straightforward configuration process.
Conclusion: Finding the right clamping solution starts with the right tool
Efficient CNC manufacturing begins even before the first chip is cut. Choosing the right clamping technique lays an important foundation for the subsequent machining process.
The GRESSEL Configurator makes this step easier: select clamping devices, combine components, set clamping ranges, download 3D data and use the configuration straight away.
Less effort when selecting. A clearer overview when planning. A digital approach to finding the right clamping solution.
Rethinking clamping technology now
How does digital configuration change the process of finding the right clamping solution for a workpiece?
In our white paper, ‘Rethinking Clamping Technology – Digital Configuration for Modern CNC Manufacturing’, we outline the key considerations when selecting clamping devices and explain how the GRESSEL Configurator supports this process.
📥 Download the white paper now and find out more.
