Among several work-holding systems on show, Lang Technik UK will be exhibiting Makro Grip, the company’s original form-closure technology that provides high holding power for 5-face machining. Makro Grip uses pre-stamping, a technology developed by Lang, where the workpiece is stamped outside of the machine tool with up to 20 tons of pressure before being clamped in the vice. Components requiring high holding power, but which might also be prone to deformation, can be securely clamped using this process. In short, the pre-stamping process eliminates the need for the vice to exert unnecessary pressure on the workpiece, resulting in improved surface finish and accuracy.
Also being demonstrated will be Lang Technik’s Quick-Point system. Quick-Point acts as an interface between the machine table and clamping device, and is offered in a range of variants. For instance the system is available in round, rectangular or square plates, for single or multiple clamping, and can be used in vertical and horizontal machining centres, on 3- and 5-axis tables, and on 4th-axis rotary or trunnion systems. The attachment of the zero-point plate to the machine table or faceplate is achieved through the use of a prefabricated hole patterns for common T-slot distances, bore patterns and bolt circles, or individual, customised mounting options.
Lang Technik UK director Gareth Barnett says: “Although we have many competitors and imitators, Lang Technik is the original and remains at the cutting-edge of work-holding design and manufacture. Our team of engineers have many years of experience in applications related to work holding. In addition, we are proud to be backed by the engineering, design and product knowledge of Lang Technik Germany.”
