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Description of the clamping device
The KSG has been designed for clamping raw parts and finished workpieces.
A wide range of accessories ensures the versatility of the equipment.
The clamping force is generated mechanically via a mechanical force cassette and a spindle
assembly. A setting ring is used for adjusted the force and the clamping force is achieved by
turning the clamping lever by 160°.
Mounting and removing the KSG is quick and easy.
3.1
Applications
3.1.1
Adjusting the clamping range
Use the clamping lever to position the hexagon
head of the spindle to the left stop.
Adjust the clamping width with the knurled knob.
(1) (the lock will audibly engage)
Move the movable jaw to the workpiece so that
there is no play.
Serial production:
Turn the knurled knob three to four increments
backwards to create a gap of max. 2 mm to the
workpiece.
This means that the jaw opening is within the max.
closing range.
One-off production:
For one-off production a gap is not mandatory. By
pre-tensioning the workpiece manually using the
knurled knob, both the pre-tension and the final
force are increased.
3.1.2
Clamping
Use the setting ring (2) to set the required clamping force.
Before clamping the workpiece, ensure that the vice is fixed and the clamping range
adjusted correctly.
Move the clamping lever to the 10 o'clock position.
By turning the clamping lever to the right by max. 90°, the moving jaw is moved to the
workpiece.
As the clamping lever is turned further by max. 70° the clamping force builds up. (more
force is needed to move the clamping lever as the force builds up)
When the clamping lever noticeably reaches the end stop, clamping has been completed
and the clamping force has been mechanically secured.
3.1.3
Releasing
Turn the clamping lever to the left; this will reduce the clamping force and then open the
closing range.
Ensure that the clamping lever comes to a stop at the left-hand stop.
Important: always keep a firm hold on the clamping lever handle while
operating it.