SMW Connection Kit Enables Fast Power-to-Manual Chuck Conversion
The Manual Jack connection kit is compatible with stationary milling machines, five-axis machines and mill-turn machines, making it well suited for multipallet systems that require versatility and efficiency.
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SMW Autoblok Group’s Manual Jack (MJ) connection kit for fast power-to-manual chuck conversion is designed to be easily retrofitted to new or existing machines without using costly hydraulic or pneumatic table connection prep. Manual Jack is an alternative to manual chucks on nonhydraulic or pneumatic machines, the company says.
The MJ connection kit is compatible with stationary milling machines, five-axis machines and mill-turn machines, making it well suited for multipallet systems that require versatility and efficiency.
The MJ stand-alone version is engineered for easy installation, enabling users to mount it directly on the machine table or on the pallet of their Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS). This version is not only economical but also compact and lightweight, enabling it to seamlessly integrate into existing setups without adding unnecessary bulk.
Additionally, SMW provides a MJC Cartridge version, which features the MJ mechanism housed in a cartridge. This cartridge can be partially or completely inserted into the machine pallet, tailored specifically by the machine manufacturer in a specially designed pallet. According to the company, the adaptability of the cartridge enables customization to meet the needs of various machine configurations.
Additional features include:
- Adapted to machining centers to manually operate a power chuck
- Well suited for five-axis mill-turn machines without air/oil feed
- Useful for palletized machines due to mechanical irreversible constant gripping force
- Well-suited alternative to a manual chuck with simple integration of power chucks
- Operate virtually any type of power chuck: 2/3/4 jaws, 2+2, 6 jaws, 2+2+2 and so on
- Use with sealed power chucks of the SMW Autoblok Proofline series
- No need for air/oil feeds, making it well suited for pallet changing systems
- Easily interchangeable among several machines
- Adaptable to the machine table/pallet with different centering and mounting threads patterns
- Operate chucks in both external and internal clamping.
Furthermore, the MJ connection kit provides manufacturers with a flexible, tailored solution to turn their power chuck requirements into manual use.
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