A Multiple Clamping Solution is an advanced workholding system designed to clamp two or more components simultaneously on a single machine cycle. By machining multiple parts at once, it maximizes spindle utilization, reduces idle time, and boosts throughput—making it ideal for CNC lathes, VMC/HMC, SPMs, and automated lines.
These solutions can be implemented using multi-station collet chucks, hydraulic/pneumatic fixtures, expanding systems, or combination OD–ID clamping, all engineered for uniform force, high repeatability, and minimal distortion.
Applications
Multiple clamping solutions are widely used in:
- CNC Turning & Milling (batch and mass production)
- Vertical & Horizontal Machining Centers
- Special Purpose Machines (SPM)
- Automotive, aerospace & engineering components
- Bushes, sleeves, shafts, flanges & housings
- Thin-wall or precision components (with ID expansion)
- Automation & robotic loading systems
Key Features
- ✔ Simultaneous clamping of multiple components
- ✔ Uniform clamping force across all stations
- ✔ High concentricity & repeatability
- ✔ Reduced cycle time and setup changes
- ✔ Compatible with manual, pneumatic, or hydraulic actuation
- ✔ Modular designs for quick changeover
- ✔ Hardened & precision-ground contact surfaces
- ✔ Custom layouts as per component & machine
Types of Multiple Clamping Solutions
- Multiple OD Clamping Collet Chucks
- Multiple ID / Expanding Clamping Systems
- Hydraulic Multi-Clamping Fixtures
- Pneumatic Multi-Clamping Fixtures
- Indexing / Rotary Multi-Station Fixtures
- Face + OD Combination Clamping
- Automation-Ready Multi-Clamping Systems
Working Principle
A central actuator (hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical) distributes force to multiple clamping stations through linkages, manifolds, or segmented mechanisms. This ensures equalized pressure so every component is held consistently—critical for dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
Technical Capabilities
- Accuracy: ≤ 0.01 mm TIR (application dependent)
- Materials: EN31 / EN24 / Alloy & Tool Steel
- Hardness: 55–62 HRC (working parts)
- Stations: 2 to 12+ (custom)
- Mounting: Spindle nose / fixture plate / tombstone
- Customization: 100% as per drawing, sample, or process
Advantages
- Increases output per cycle
- Lowers cost per component
- Improves consistency & quality
- Reduces operator dependency
- Ideal for high-volume and automated production
