SwissChuck AG
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AdaptZero®

Precision-Quickchange-Interface

"For the automated changing of clamping devices or workpieces "

Modern manufacturing faces growing challenges: smaller batch sizes, more complex machining processes and the growing need for fully automated production solutions to reduce personnel costs.
Highly flexible systems are essential to meet the increasing demands of modern manufacturing. Particularly crucial in this regard is the automated loading and unloading of workpieces. Loading raw parts or workpieces using robots or gantry loaders is nowadays an established standard. However, you can achieve the next level of efficiency by automating the changing of clamping devices – a decisive factor for the economical production of a wide variety of parts in different batch sizes. This requires the availability of a high-precision, automatable interface between machine spindle and clamping device.
AdaptZero® offers exactly this solution!
The innovative draw-in chuck enables fully automatic changing of clamping devices and/or workpieces. The precise draw-in mechanism ensures reliable, highly accurate positioning and stable fixation of the pallet. The pneumatic release ensures a smooth and fast change of pallets. These pallets can be loaded in advance with various chucks or workpieces.

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Technical Data

AdaptZero® Precision-Quickchange-Interface


AdaptZero® Precision-Quickchange-Interface
TypeItemø Size
(mm)
Height
(mm)
Max Speed
(1/min)
Draw-in Force
(kN)
Weight
(kg)
AdaptZero® 200SX1045320200441500

10 kN passive
25 kN avtivr

7.9

AdaptZero® Pallets


AdaptZero® Pallets
TypeArticleUse
Standard PalletsSX1045302Individual holder, reworking of the interface by the customer
Customised Palletupon requestIndividual holder, tailor-made by SwissChuck
Palette MK2upon requestReceiver for holding MK2 standard centres
Palette MK3upon requestReceiver for holding MK3 standard centres
Palette MK4upon requestReceiver for holding MK4 standard centres
Functions

Functions

  • Unlocking manually or automatically
  • Self-locking / pneumatic re-tensioning => 25 kN draw-in force
  • Pneumatic system control
  • Integration of up to seven optional lines possible
  • Innovative gripper interface
  • Smart identification of pallets possible via RFID

Advantage

  • Highest precision ≤ 0.002mm
  • Reduction in set-up times
  • Active sealing air protects against contamination
  • Pneumatic system control
  • Large passage, enabling additional media lines to be integrated
  • Standard pallets available
  • Made-to-measure pallets available

Rotary Unions

Attachments & Assembly of the Clamping System

Pallets

Pallet Change

Areas of Application

Rotary Unions

To achieve the highest possible level of automation and to reliably actuate highly functional clamping systems, SwissChuck offers a range of rotary unions tailored to specific application requirements.

Attachments & Assembly of the Clamping System

The installation of a clamping system is carried out specifically for each machine. SwissChuck designs and manufactures all necessary components. As a customer, you receive the complete, ready-to-install assembly – all from a single source!

Pallets

The universal standard pallet allows adaptation to different clamping devices or workpieces. The interface to the clamping device is flexible, enabling the integration of any geometry or fixture. Custom pallets are available upon request.

Pallet Change

The pneumatic unlocking of the AdaptZero® precision interface can be performed manually using an air gun or automatically via the machine control. A suitable gripper is available for automated pallet changes.

Areas of Application

Pneumatic clamping devices from SwissChuck, such as three-jaw chucks, mandrels, or collets, can be mounted on the pallets. In addition, magnetic plates, centering tips, or workpieces can also be accommodated – making the range of applications both universal and versatile!

Application Examples

AdaptZero® & 3VKCHP

Precision Three-jaw Chuck:

  • Centric clamping within the μ range
  • Clamping of different workpieces using customised accessories (clamping jaws, axial stop)
  • Standard accessories from the KCHP series (soft jaws, etc.) can be used

AdaptZero® & B32

Collet Chuck:

  • Clamping workpieces with B32 collets
  • Easy changeover of collets
  • Existing B32 collets can be used

AdaptZero® & MK4

Centre Point:

  • Quick changeover to machining between centres
  • Existing MK centre points can be used

AdaptZero® & Hand Clamping Magnet

Hand Clamping Magnet:

  • Quick changeover to single-part production or reworking
  • Holding of workpieces using a manual clamping magnet