ü
The locking disc must be entirely closed.
ü
The workpiece is set.
1. Evacuate the appropriate vacuum circuit of the
clamping console using the higher-level machine.
ð
The VCMC is clamped to the suction cup
mounting and the workpiece is clamped by
lowering the clamping disc (
≤
6 mm).
2. Carry out both a visual and manual check to make
sure that the workpiece is securely clamped by
pulling on the workpiece.
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If the workpiece can be moved, then it is not sufficiently tightly clamped. Check the clamping height and ad-
just it if necessary.
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If the clamping is sufficient, then machining of the workpiece may commence.
7.2 Machining Limitations
WARNING
The workpiece comes loose during machining and is flung away by the machine.
Risk of injury from flying parts.
4
Ascertain the maximum machining parameters and observe them.
The clamping force is limited, meaning that it can withstand machining forces only up to a certain point. Accord-
ingly, the operator of the mechanical clamp is obligated to establish for themselves (by experiment, slowly and
carefully increasing the machining forces) the optimal settings and number of mechanical clamps necessary to en-
sure that the workpiece does not slip or even come loose during the machining process.
Schmalz assumes no liability for damages resulting from slippage or release of workpieces due to faulty adjustment
of machining parameters.
7.3 Releasing the Workpiece
CAUTION
Falling objects resulting from the workpiece being released (deactivation of the vacuum)
Risk of injury
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Personal protective clothing must be worn.
Deactivating the vacuum, and thus reducing the vacuum to the level of the atmospheric pressure, releases the
workpiece and eliminates the vacuum clamping force between the VCMC and the suction cup mounting. The
clamping disc is raised by spring force.
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