Overview
The special-purpose device was developed for clamping and centering workpieces during machining. The design provides high structural rigidity and precise positioning, while also incorporating an additional lifting mechanism.
My Role
Mechanical Design Engineer
Challenges and Solutions
The key challenge was to create a versatile device for securely positioning large, flexible workpieces.
By using large-diameter cylindrical guides, the required structural rigidity was achieved to meet the production process demands. The use of a servo drive ensured high positioning accuracy.
Additionally, the device successfully combined two seemingly incompatible functions:
Precise centering of the workpiece,
Rough loading and unloading of the workpiece.
This solution optimized the machining process and improved the overall efficiency of the equipment.