KIPP KIPPflexX K1555 User manual
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HEINRICH KIPP WERKHEINRICH KIPP WERK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
KIPPflexX 5-axis vice
Edition 2022
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction and general information
2. Safety and warning notices
3 Description
3.1 Clamping system overview
3.2 Technical explanation of the dierence between positive-down force clamping
and normal clamping
3.3 Mounting and positioning possibilities of the baseplate
3.4 Clamp construction sequence for vice / normal clamping
3.5 Clamp construction sequence for positive-down force clamping
3.6 Match the clamping shaft to the workpiece length
3.7 Technical data
3.8 Accessories
3.9 Exchanging the jaw plates
4. Care and maintenance
5. Service
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– Before using the KIPPflexX 5-axis clamping system, read all of the following information in these instructions carefully.
– The basis for operating the clamping system is knowledge of the general safety instructions and safety regulations.
– The accident prevention regulations (APR) for the respective location must also be observed.
– Observe the generally applicable technical rules when handling, cleaning and using the vice and its accessories.
– The vice may only be used with original spare parts and accessories.
– All the information must be observed by all persons who work with the KIPPflexX 5-axis clamping system.
– The clamping system is constructed according to the latest technology including all relevant safety regulations.
– The clamping system is to be used exclusively for holding workpieces that are machined on milling machines.
– This KIPPflexX 5-axis clamping system may only be used if all safety devices of the machine are absolutely functional.
– The KIPPflexX 5-axis clamping system can cause serious material damage if it is operated or mounted incorrectly.
HEINRICH KIPP WERK GmbH & Co. KG will not in any circumstances be responsible for any type of damage caused by the
operator.
– Exchange any components that are not in a perfect condition.
– If any additions or conversions are made to the 5-axis clamping system, all liabilities and quality feature guarantees expire.
– Basically, the General Terms of Sale, Delivery and Payment of HEINRICH KIPP WERK GmbH & Co. KG apply.
1. INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
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!
V-notch as mark
spindle nut
10 union nut
– Do not exceed the permissible tractive force of 60 kN (at 140 Nm).
– The maximum clamping travel of 1mm per jaw must not be exceeded at the downthrust clamping.
– Check that everything is correctly and securely mounted before any milling work.
– Check that all the screw connections are completely tightened to the correct torque.
– The clamped workpiece may only have a maximum parallel displacement of 0.5mm along the entire clamping width.
– K0946 pin with Ø 6 mm cup point; universal pin for positive clamping without pre-embossing
(e.g. machining blanks).
– The spindle nut may not be moved beyond the marking (V-notch) on the shaft. This ensures that a sucient number of
threads is always used.
– The union nut must contact the face of the extension shaft before assembly.
- To prevent damage to the thread, the distance between the union nut and the extension / adapter shaft when mounted
must not exceed 10 mm.
2. SAFETY AND WARNING NOTES
Attention: The following points must be observed!
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Adapter shaft 60 mm
Adapter shaft 120 mm
Spindle nut
Jaw unit left
Jaw unit right
Baseplate L=280
Threaded spindle
Crank
Ring bolt
(for lifting)
3. DESCRIPTION
The KIPPflexX 5-axis clamping system is characterised by high stability, flexibility and user-friendliness.
This 5-axis clamping system can be used as a positive-down force vice or as a normal vice for holding e.g. blanks.
The user can decide if positive-down force is desired or not when operating the clamping unit.
- If both jaw units are locked, positive-down force is eected.
- If one jaw unit remains unlocked, this jaw can be moved and clamps using the normal vice principle.
(see 3.2 Technical explanation of the dierence between positive-down force clamping and normal clamping)
When using the positive-down function, the workpiece is pulled down onto the rest with a repeat accuracy of ±0.01mm.
A workpiece clamping height of 155/180mm enables very good accessibility with short tools when machining.
The clamping width is infinitely adjustable using a hand crank, thus reducing set-up times.
Clamping is done using a torque wrench with max. 140 Nm, which results in an enormous clamping force of 60kN directly in the
spindle under the workpiece.
In addition, the closed geometries and the associated imperviousness to dirt reduce maintenance and service time to a minimum.
3.1 Clamping system overview
KIPPflexX 5-axis clamping system L=280 (package contents)
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Adapter shaft 180 mm
Adapter shaft 120 mm Adapter shaft 60 mm
Spindle nut
Jaw unit left
Jaw unit right
Baseplate L=630
Threaded spindle
Crank
Ring bolt
(for lifting)
Extension rod 60 mm
Extension rod 60 mm
Extension rod 120 mm
Adapter shaft 180 mm
Adapter shaft 60 mm
Adapter shaft 120 mm
Spindle nut
Jaw unit left
Jaw unit right
Baseplate L=400
Threaded spindle
Crank
Ring bolt
(for lifting)
KIPPflexX 5-axis clamping system L=630 (package contents)
3. DESCRIPTION
KIPPflexX 5-axis clamping system L=400 (package contents)
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unclamped
Workpiece located
on the left
Thrust piece
pre-centring Clamping jaw,
open
Clamping jaw,
closed
Blank clamping / Vice principle
Crank
Symmetry
Workpiece
clamped
Torque wrench
Centre workpiece
Clamping jaw,
closed
Clamping jaw,
closed
Downthrust clamping
unclamped Workpiece
Positive down force
Torque wrench
Pivot point
Pivot point
Locating and
support element
Locating and
support element
Clamping element Clamping element
Positive down force
Repeat accuracy
0,01 mm
clamped
Support accuracy
Clamping element
Support accuracy
Symmetry Locating and
support element
Thrust piece
pre-centring
Thrust piece
pre-centring
Symmetry Symmetry
3.2 Technical explanation of the difference between
positive-down force clamping and normal clamping
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3.3 Mounting and positioning possibilities of the baseplate
Base plate on pallet with T-slots / machine table
using clamping claw sets
Positioning and fastening with clamping claw set K1008
which is available as standard for M12 or M16
Clamping claw set K1008 consisting of:
4x claw clamps (M12 or M16)
4x T-slot nuts (M12 or M16)
4x cap screws (M12 or M16)
4x washers (M12 or M16)
Optional:
2x slot guide keys for 14mm or 18mm T-slots
2x M6x12 fastening screws for slot guide keys
Base plate on pallet with T-slots / machine table
3x M12x65 cap screws through the baseplate
Positioning and fastening with:
2x T-slot keys 14 or 18 mm
2x M6x12 fastening screws for slot guide keys
3x M12x65 cap screws
3x T-slot nuts (M12)
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Baseplate on pallet with grid holes / grid hole plate
Positioning and fastening with:
2x M12x65 shoulder screws with f7 shaft (ends)
1x M12x65 cap screw (middle)
There are 3 reamed holes for available for a 50 mm grid.
Baseplate on pallet with T-slots / machine table with
central bore
over a central bolt + 1x slot guide key
Positioning and fastening with:
1x central bolt
(customer specific depending on the central bore in the machine table)
1x 14/18mm slot guide key
1x M6x12 fastening screw for slot guide key
3x M12x65 cap screws
3x 14 or 18 mm T-slot nuts
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Baseplate on a zero-point clamping system
1x clamping pin form A
for 25 H7 bores, collar height 5 mm,
for M12 cap screw (centring pin)
1x clamping pin form B
for 25 H7 bores, collar height 5 mm,
for M12 cap screw (compensating / bayonet pin)
The clamping pins are screwed into the baseplate using M12 screws.
The centring in the baseplate takes place via 2x Ø25H7 bores, whereby
the clamping pins are positioned with repeat accuracy.
Bottom view of the baseplate with mounted zero point clamping pins.
3. DESCRIPTION
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52 mm
52 mm
3. DESCRIPTION
Base plate on zero point clamping system (52 gauge)
8x clamping bolts, can be screwed to the baseplate from below
Fit diameter Ø12H6, thread M8, gauge 52mm
The clamping bolt is screwed to the baseplate using M8 screws.
The centring in the baseplate takes place via 8x Ø12H6 bores, whereby
the clamping pins are positioned with repeat accuracy.
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96 mm
96 mm
3. DESCRIPTION
Base plate on zero point clamping system (96 gauge)
8x clamping bolts, can be screwed to the baseplate from below
Fit diameter Ø16H6, thread M10, gauge 96mm
The clamping bolt is screwed to the baseplate using M10 screws.
The centring in the baseplate takes place via 8x Ø16H6 bores, whereby
the clamping pins are positioned with repeat accuracy.
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3.4 Clamp construction sequence for vice/normal clamping
Slide the left jaw unit with clamping elements open onto the baseplate
to the desired position.
Ensure that the clamping elements do not protrude into the T-slot of the
jaw unit, otherwise they may jam in the baseplate when pushed on.
The desired workpiece size and required adapter shafts can be read o
using the symbols and scale and set on the base plate.
This enables a quick pre-positioning of the jaw unit in the desired
clamping range.
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A red mark is visible on the periphery when the clamping element is
open. This should be at least 2mm clear.
Once the clamping element is later tightened, no red marking should
be visible.
Pre-centre the jaw unit via thrust pins (shown in green) by pushing into
the toothing.
Now tighten the nut on the clamping element (shown in blue) using a
torque wrench set to min. 50 Nm / max.100Nm until the red marking is
no longer visible.
The jaw unit is now completely positively engaged with the baseplate
through the toothing.
Thrust pad
Clamping element
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The left jaw unit is now firmly fastened to the baseplate.
Slide the right jaw unit with clamping elements open onto the
baseplate.
Pre-set the threaded spindle with the corresponding adapter shaft on
the movable locking pin (shown in brown) before mounting on the vice.
The clamping shaft is later hung onto the fixed locking pin
(shown in pink).
By presetting with the locking pins, a quick assembly of the threaded
spindle incl. adapter shaft is achieved.
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Insert threaded spindle with corresponding adapter shaft. This can be
done from both sides.
Then insert into the fixed locking pin (shown in pink) at the back.
Secure the indexing plunger (shown in brown) by turning it clockwise
into the hole (shown in pink) of the threaded spindle and adapter shaft.
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The force-transmitting spindle is now secured in the KIPPflexX
via the locking pins.
This type of mounting enables the KIPPflexX 5-axis clamping system
to be used as a normal vice.
Use the crank handle to move the right-hand jaw unit to the
appropriate clamping width.
The jaw unit can be infinitely adjusted through 60 mm via the threaded
spindle.
The torque wrench K1489.01 is recommended for tightening.
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3.5 Clamp construction sequence - positive-down force clamping
When using the KIPPflexX as a positive-down vice,
the following must then be observed
Preset the KIPPflexX 5-axis clamping system using the crank handle
Example:
A workpiece is 145mm long
To create a pull-down eect, a maximum of 2mm must be added to
the actual workpiece length (here max. 147 mm)
Follow all the previous steps carried out for the normal vice version
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Lay the workpiece in and position it against the fixed jaw unit
(here left).
Pre-centre the clamping unit in the toothing using the thrust piece
(shown in green).
Then tighten the clamping piece (shown in blue) with the nut.
(min. 50 Nm - max. 100 Nm).
3. DESCRIPTION
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