A new centre jaw for the Garant Xpent 5-axis vice facilitates more efficient clamping strategies for increased productivity

The Hoffmann Group has introduced a new module for its Garant Xpent 5-axis vice. This new centre jaw, which can be optionally fitted to the base rail, has now made it possible to clamp two workpieces with just one vice, and to process them in a single operation. This means clamping strategies that are more efficient can be implemented, leading to a measurable increase in productivity.

The Garant Xpent is based on a modular design concept. Clamping modules, base rails and spindles can be individually combined and the convex clamping modules can be turned through 180°. The newly developed centre jaw offers another bonus, in terms of flexibility, and is immediately available as an accessory for sizes 0 to 1S, and will soon be available in sizes 1 and 2. The existing range of attachment rails, each with two clamping stages, is fully compatible with the new centre jaw.

The Garant Xpent has a clamping force of up to 40 kN at a torque of 90 Nm and is available in three different heights and two widths. Base rails are available in lengths of 360 to 1,050 mm. The new 1S size was specially developed for 3- and 5-axis machines with small spindle gear boxes.