Lightweight construction with Tailor Welded Blanks
In automotive development, functional lightweight construction is considered to play a decisive role in the efficient use of resources and energy.
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In automotive development, functional lightweight construction is considered to play a decisive role in the efficient use of resources and energy.

With the hydromechanical spring clamping cylinders of the ZSF series, Jakob Antriebstechnik offers robust and reliable clamping elements.

With the MDR series, Jakob Antriebstechnik has a universally applicable power clamping nut with a side-mounted operating hexagon and through-hole thread in its range.

AMF clamping technology pulverizes production times at the world's oldest printing press manufacturer Koenig & Bauer in Würzburg

As more and more functionalities migrate into the tools, assemblies or components to be manufactured, the challenges for machining become ever greater. Because the geometries and contours of the workpieces to be machined are becoming increasingly complex, this also increases the challenges for clamping technology.

Norgren has introduced the Adaptix clamping system, which uses adjustable fingers and interchangeable tips to hold different parts or workpieces in place during the CNC machining process.

Workpieces up to around 50 cm are usually clamped mechanically and manually using three- or four-jaw chucks, or automatically using pneumatics or hydraulics.
Integration of robot-based production cells
The ISW at the University of Stuttgart researches the use of industrial robots for machining tasks and develops automation concepts that support the integration of robot-based production cells in companies.

With three new turning centers from DMG Mori, the Mapal subsidiary WTE Präzisionstechnik has taken a major step forward in process optimization in the production of clamping, drilling and shrink fit chucks.
Norelem will be showcasing its new products at Motek. The Norelem Academy will also be providing practical tips and tricks at the stand.