Clamping care and clamping pad assembly

Clamping
Clamping elements must hold the work piece
firmly engaged with locating elements during the
operation.
The clamping devices is to hold the position of
the part against the locators throughout the
machining cycle.
The clamp must not damage or deform the part.
The clamping force must not be less.
Clamp should be fast acting and allow rapid
loading an unloading of parts.

Clamping principles
The clamp should press against a strong portion of the
work piece without distorting the workpiece
It should hold the work firmly and transmit the clamping
force throughout the cutting operation, directly over a
fixed support.
It should be capable of overcoming the maximum
possible force exerted on it by the work piece
Simple clamps are always preferred than complicated
clamps.
Clamp should be easy to operate, positioned or
loosened. Do not forget to estimate the cutting force
and applied clamping force.

Clamping principles (contd.,)

When designed, they should be operated from
the front side of the operator
They should be designed such that they press
down and tend to seat the work
When cam or wedges are used, they should be
designed so that loads or vibrations will tend to
seat work.
The clamp should not damage the work piece
surface, recommended to use clamping pad.
It is best to over design the clamp if there is
some doubt.

 The clamping force of

the screw clamp may be
increased by provision of
pad.
The clamp pad is free to
rotate on the pivot. This
eliminates the friction
between workpiece and
clamp (shown in next
slide)
The clamping pad
remains stationery on
the workpiece while the
screw rotates and rubs
on the top face of the
pad.

Clamping action of screw clamp

Slide clamping bar to contact

the workpiece

Turn and apply clampingforce

After machining turn to

unclamp

Slide clamping bar back to

unload

Screw clamp with

pressure pad

Ball and foot are threaded to

allow easy installation and
removal, a left-hand thread to
positively prevent blackout
when turning the screw

Standard swing clamp

SWING CLAMP

Long-reach swing clamp

that can be hand
tightened for medium
clamping force. The
post-mounted version is
ideal for tight spaces,
with a long mounting
post for increased
strength. Swing arm can
be turned over for more
clearance underneath