In booth W-2464 at IMTS 2014, Röhm Products of America will exhibit a wide variety of advanced clamping and gripping technologies.

e-QUIPMENT

The e-QUIPMENT line of clamping tools for turning and milling machines is actuated electro-mechanically, dispensing with hydraulics. Unlike hydraulically actuated clamps, energy-efficient e-QUIPMENT clamps require energy only “on demand,” during clamping and disengaging actions. Further, the machine control electrically manages clamping forces and strokes, optimally adjusting them to save time and facilitate the processing of delicate workpieces. Forces can be adjusted during an operation; for example, clamping force can be reduced during a finishing process to avoid workpiece deformation.

Orange Line

Röhm has standardized its new Orange Line of products, ranging from drill chucks and live centers to lathe chucks and machine vices, to enable them to be priced attractively and available quickly. The Orange Line expands continually with new products such as the RB-M and RB-K machine vices featuring modular designs that permit them to be offered with either a mechanical spindle (RB-M) or power intensification (RB-K). From a visual point of view, orange detailing on every product unites the Orange Line family.

Jaw Finder

In light of the vast array of choices available in Röhm’s comprehensive and diverse clamping jaw program, the company has developed an application to help customers determine which jaw is the best for their particular workpieces and operations. With only three mouse clicks, the Jaw Finder enables end users to selec from the entire range of jaws.

The Jaw Finder includes jaws for manual lathe chucks, independent chucks and power chucks from different manufacturers both in industrial and artisan production, from one-piece jaws, reversible top jaws and claw jaws, to draw-down jaws and other types across the range. The Jaw Finder also includes a convenient inquiry function that enables users to directly acquire quote information.

RRMP Gripper

New automation gripping technology from Röhm includes the RRMP synthetic gripper that combines compact size and extremely low weight with tested endurance performance. New manufacturing processes make it possible for Röhm to individually design and manufacture the grippers to handle specific workpieces, be they round, prismatic, or free-form surfaces. The air-operated jaws are an ideal solution for light workpieces.

Micro Technology

In response to continuing manufacturing trends toward downsizing and miniaturization, Röhm will display items from its new micro technology clamping and gripping product offering engineered to handle workpieces ranging from the small to the minute. Typical applications include watchmaking, jewelry and medical manufacturing. Implants for dental technology and for hip and knee joints, for example, are made with the help of chucks, centric clamping devices and micro clamping systems from Röhm. The company also provides tool clamping systems for situations wher even HSK 25 tools are too big. The systems permit the smallest tools to be clamped securely, either directly without an adapter, or with the help of a taper fitting.

For more information, visit www.rohm-products.com.