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Article: Putting the clamps on motion. (X-Y-Z).
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- Article date:
- January 1, 2003
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Think about it: Keeping parts from moving is a form of motion control. And, one of the best ways to hold parts in place during assembly operations is with clamps.
Clamps are used in fixtures for processes such as welding, adhesive bonding, pressing, riveting and leak testing. In material handling applications, clamps are used to grip parts in overhead transfer systems or to stop parts traveling on conveyors. Clamps can even be used like presses to install small parts, such as plugs.
Clamps can be powered manually, pneumatically or hydraulically, says Dave Doberstein, senior designer at Aladco (Waukesha, WI). Hydraulic clamps produce greater force than ...