Automation equipment manufacturer cuts a set-up time of 3.5hr using conventional tombstone-type fixturing to just 45min

摘要

A large amount of machining is required to produce the pneumatic cylinders, valve assemblies and other automation equipment manufactured by Univer at its Bradford factory. Many components are awkwardly shaped and difficult to secure for machining, so the company relies on Chick work-holding equipment to ensure rigid clamping as well as short set-up times.