EROWA VPC tooling system

VPC tooling system

The solution for clamping technology with pitch dimensions 52/96

Process-reliable automation of vises

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EROWA Vise Power Clamp (VPC) The Vise Power Clamp system delivers what it promises: powerful, precise, and process-reliable clamping of vises, fixtures and workpieces with pitch dimensions 52 & 96 mm.

The two VPC chuck sizes with the matching VPC clamping spigots form the core. The universal application possibilities open up the greatest flexibility in workpiece production.

VPC TOOLING SYSTEM

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VPC Chuck 96 VPC Chuck 52 The two system sizes form the core of EROWA VPC: • VPC 52 chuck & clamping spigot for pitch 52 mm • VPC 96 chuck & clamping spigot for pitch 96 mm

THE FACTS

• Accommodates all vises with pitch 52/96 mm • Direct clamping of fixtures and workpieces • Maximizing manufacturing flexibility through the use of adapter pallets • Manual or automated handling • Process-safe work-holding for troublefree automation

Adapt different system sizes with each other. With adapter pallets, the VPC tooling system can be flexibly integrated into the EROWA UPC and MTS systems.

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Integrate and profit

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All vises, fixtures, and workpieces available on the market with prepared pitch dimensions 52 and 96 mm are quickly and easily accommodated in the EROWA VPC tooling system.

This way they are integrated into the highly flexible EROWA manufacturing philosophy.

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VPC chucks can be mounted directly or via a base plate on the machine table.

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The vises equipped with VPC clamping spigots are inserted and clamped manually or automatically in the chuck.

Example: VPC Chuck 96 with base plate (ER-155774)

The chuck is controlled pneumatically.

ADAPTATION PALLETS CLAMPING VPC TOOLING TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM

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Perfect fitting

Or you can go one step further and maximize your manufactur‑ ing flexibility by integrating the VPC chucks on adapter pallets.

Adaptation examples with EROWA UPC & MTS are shown here:

The prepared vises, fixtures, and workpieces are inserted and clamped manually or automatically in the chuck.

Example: UPC adapter pallet with VPC chuck 52.

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The VPC chuck can be controlled manually or automatically via AirDock (A).

Example: MTS adapter pallet with VPC chuck 52.

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The UPC chuck or the MTS base plate forms the flexible base on the machine table. This means that, in addition to conventional workpiece carriers (pallets), you can also use adapter pallets with other EROWA clamping systems, such as VPC 52 or VPC 96, as required.

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Technical highlights The Vise Power Clamp tooling system is based on proven, functional, and carefully designed EROWA clamping technology.

EROWA VPC is characterized by: • Maximum process reliability • Integrated support cleaning & monitoring function • Re-tensioning function for best performance • Ultimate precision (repeatability < 0.003 mm) • Circumferential sealing • Compact design for ideal accessibility

Preparation of vises, fixtures, and workpieces is simple: Screw in chucking spigot 52 or 96 and tighten – done!

Optimized insertion behavior of the clamping spigots in automated operation.

VPC TOOLING SYSTEM

Automation options Automated loading significantly increases productive hours on your machine tool. EROWA offers the right automation option depending on your needs. We will be happy to advise you on your individual VPC automation solution!

Examples:

VPC Chuck 52 on MTS adapter pallet

Clamp with customized fork gripper

FULL FLEXIBILITY

With EROWA FMC (Flexible Manufacturing Concept), you can automate pallets, fixtures, workpieces and vises in mixed operation.

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VPC chucks Technical data VPC Repeatability with chucking spigot Indexing Clamping power (with reclamping) Clamping Opening with dry compressed air Number of air ducts:

VPC chucks < 0.003 mm 4 x 90° 18,000 N with spring tension (clamped without pressure) min. 6 bar min. 2 (opening & reclamping) Optional: + 1 (for cleaning / presence control)

ER‑150890

VPC Chuck 52 without base plate

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Automatable chuck with a 52 mm pitch. Compact design of L 176 x W 134 x H 42 mm. Without base plate.

Laterally and from below: to open, reclamp and clean / presence check.

To accommodate workpiece holders, pallets and fixtures which have been prepared with a pitch of 52 mm and VPC chucking spigots 52.

Directly onto the machine table, base plates and pallets with lateral brackets, or to be fitted from below with 6xM8 bolts (attachment material not included in the package supplied).

Connections Application To be fitted

ER‑150892

VPC Chuck 96 without base plate

Version

Automatable chuck with a 96mm pitch. Compact design of L 176 x W 154 x H 42 mm. Without base plate.

Laterally and from below: to open, reclamp and clean / presence check.

To accommodate workpiece holders, pallets and fixtures which have been prepared with a pitch of 96 mm and VPC chucking spigots 96.

Directly onto the machine table, base plates and pallets with lateral brackets, or to be fitted from below with 6xM8 bolts (attachment material not included in the package supplied).

Connections Application To be fitted

ER‑155772

VPC Chuck 52 with base plate 176 x 230 mm

Version

Automatable chuck with a 52 mm pitch. Including base plate L 176 x W 230 x H 65 mm.

Laterally and from below (option): for opening, reclamping and cleaning/presence check.

To accommodate workpiece holders, pallets and fixtures which have been prepared with a 52 mm pitch and VPC chucking spigots 52.

Mounting hole pattern for 50 mm/M12 grid and for machine table with a T‑slot distance of 50/63/80/100 mm (bolts and T‑nuts are not included in the package supplied).

Chuck control possible from below with a suitable adapter (on request).

Connections Application To be fitted Option

Option

VPC TOOLING SYSTEM

ER‑155774

VPC Chuck 96 with base plate 176 x 230 mm

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Automatable chuck with a 96 mm pitch. Including base plate L 176 x W 230 x H 65 mm.

Laterally and from below (option): for opening, reclamping and cleaning/presence check.

To accommodate workpiece holders, pallets and fixtures which have been prepared with a 96 mm pitch and VPC chucking spigots 96.

Mounting hole pattern for 50mm/M12 grid and for machine table with a T‑slot distance of 50/63/80/100mm (bolts and T‑nuts are not included in the package supplied).

Chuck control possible from below with a suitable adapter (on request).

Connections Application To be fitted Option

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VPC chucking spigots 4 centering spigots. Steel, hardened, ground.

In combination with VPC Chuck 52. To be fitted to workpiece holders, pallets and fixtures that have been prepared with a 52mm pitch.

With open‑ended wrench, wrench width 11mm, 9Nm.

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Version Application

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VPC chucking spigot 52 4 pieces

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ER‑150897

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4 centering spigots. Steel, hardened, ground.

In combination with VPC Chuck 96. To be fitted to workpiece holders, pallets and fixtures that have been prepared with a 96mm pitch.

With open‑ended wrench, wrench width 11mm, 18Nm.

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Version Application

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VPC chucking spigot 96 4 pieces

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ER‑150898

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VPC auxiliary equipment ER‑155470

VPC alignment pallet 52

Version

VPC alignment pallet with ground alignment surface, four Z‑measuring surfaces and a ø12 mm center borehole.

Alignment of the angle position and determination of the center and the Z‑values of VPC Chuck 52.

Application

ER‑155480

VPC alignment pallet 96

Version

VPC alignment pallet with ground alignment surface, four Z‑measuring surfaces and a ø12 mm center borehole.

Alignment of the angle position and determination of the center and the Z‑values of VPC Chuck 96.

Application

ER‑155475

VPC cover 52

Version Application

Aluminum, anodized. Including 4 chucking spigots.

Manual. Prevents the intrusion of dirt and chips into VPC Chuck 52.

ER‑155485

VPC cover 96

Version Application

Aluminum, anodized. Including 4 chucking spigots.

Manual. Prevents the intrusion of dirt and chips into VPC Chuck 96.

ER‑155220

Base plate 176 x 230 mm universal for VPC Chuck 52 & 96

Version

Height 23 mm; steel, unhardened. Including attachment components for VPC Chuck.

As interface between VPC Chucks 52 & 96 and the machine table.

Attachment bore pattern for 50 mm grid/M12 and for machine tables with T‑slot distances of 50/63/80/100 mm (bolts and T‑nuts are not included in the package).

Chuck control possible from below with the corresponding adapter (on request).

Application To fit Option

Option

VPC TOOLING SYSTEM

ER‑153425

Automation AirDock for chuck 52 & 96

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AirDock with 3 valves, consisting of AirDock, support and attachment components.

For the automated control on VPC Chucks 52 & 96.

AirDock: to be fitted laterally to VPC Chucks 52 & 96.

Support: into the customer‑specific base plate according to instructions.

Application To fit

ER‑155498

Spare seal for VPC chuck 52

Version Application

1 sealing ring suitable for VPC Chuck 52.

Remove existing seal, prepare spare seal and glue in according to instructions supplied.

ER‑155499

Repair kit to VPC chuck 52

Version Application

All the wearing parts for VPC Chuck 52.

Dismantle chuck according to instructions supplied and replace parts.

ER‑167498

Spare Seal for VPC Chuck 96

Version Application

1 sealing ring suitable for VPC Chuck 96.

Remove existing seal, prepare spare seal and glue in according to instructions supplied.

ER‑167499

Repair kit to VPC Chuck 96

Version Application

All the wearing parts for VPC Chuck 96.

Dismantle chuck according to instructions supplied and replace parts.

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