Swift Klamp - 5-Axis workholding

Introducing ‘Swift Klamp’ - the latest addition to the Kitagawa Europe family. Using time-proven HSK tool interface technology, Swift Klamp provides a secure, low-interference, quick-change 5-axis workholding system.

The system consists of three parts - the clamping head, the work-holder and the work-piece.

The clamping head is supplied either as a manually or automatically actuated HSK clamp. The work-holder is made up of the HSK interface at the bottom and multiple work-piece interface options at the top, including flange clamps and side clamps. However, the most efficient clamping system is the dovetail interface due to its low clamping surface area. The final part is the work-piece, which in the case of the dovetail work-holder will require an initial dovetail slot to be machined into the raw billet to interface with the work-holder. However the Swift Klamp system can accommodate work pieces of up to 200mm square or diameter.

The majority of work-pieces being used for 5-axis machining require a preparation phase. However, the advantage of this is that the preparation phase can either be integrated into the total machining process or it can take place outside the 5-axis machine. This option enables you to keep your high-cost machine operating, ensuring the maximum return on your investment. In order to ensure that this phase is as efficient as possible, we can supply a dedicated solid carbide dovetail cutter (Micrograin Grade).

Additionally, to assist with prototyping or enable you to start testing your new Swift Klamp system straight out of the box, we can provide you with pre-machined dovetailed blanks either of EN3B Steel or He30 Aluminium. Of course, Kitagawa Europe can also supply you with the most suitable vice to grip the raw work-pieces to complete the dovetail interface.