Customized Hydraulic Fixture System
High-Performance Clamping for Automated Manufacturing
Nextas Hydraulic Fixture Systems are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of high-volume, high-precision production. Tailored to your specific workpiece and machining process, our fixtures provide powerful, consistent clamping force, exceptional rigidity, and seamless integration with automated loading systems, dramatically reducing cycle times and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Core Advantages
- Unmatched Clamping Force: Delivers high, evenly distributed hydraulic pressure for secure workholding, eliminating workpiece slippage even during aggressive cutting operations.
- Consistent High Precision: Engineered for exceptional positioning repeatability (≤0.005mm), ensuring every part is machined to exact specifications.
- Designed for Automation: Features integrated ports for hydraulic actuation and sensors for clamp/unclamp confirmation, enabling seamless use with robotic and FMS systems.
- Durable & Robust Construction: Built from high-grade, heat-treated alloy steel to withstand the harshest production environments and ensure long-term reliability.
Collaborative Design, Precision Execution
Our process begins with your component. We collaborate closely with your engineering team to understand the machining requirements, part geometry, and production goals. Using advanced CAD/CAM software, we design a fixture that provides optimal support, maximum tool clearance, and efficient chip evacuation. Every fixture is a bespoke solution, built to solve your specific manufacturing challenges.
Advanced Hydraulic System
The core of our fixture is a high-pressure hydraulic system featuring hardened steel components and leak-proof seals. This ensures reliable, maintenance-free operation over millions of cycles. The system is designed for rapid clamping and unclamping, minimizing non-productive time.
Modularity and Adaptability
Our fixtures are often designed with modularity in mind. Interchangeable clamping elements and locators allow a single fixture base to accommodate a family of parts, providing a cost-effective and flexible workholding solution for the future.
General Technical Specifications
Note: These are typical specifications. All parameters are customized based on the specific application requirements.
| Parameter | Typical Specification Range |
|---|---|
| Positioning Repeatability | ≤ 0.005 mm |
| Clamping Force | 5 kN - 200 kN (application dependent) |
| Operating Hydraulic Pressure | 10 - 70 MPa (1450 - 10150 PSI) |
| Fixture Body Material | High-Grade Alloy Steel or Aircraft-Grade Aluminum |
| Clamping Components Material | Hardened Tool Steel (HRC 58-62) |
| Actuation | Single-acting or Double-acting Hydraulic Cylinders |
| Automation Interface | Hydraulic quick-couplings, Electrical sensors (PNP/NPN) |
Proven Success in Demanding Industries
Automotive Powertrain
Our hydraulic fixtures are the industry standard for machining engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission cases, and chassis components. They provide the rigidity and precision needed to hold tight tolerances on critical features, ensuring performance and reliability.
Aerospace & Defense
From structural airframe components to complex turbine blades, our custom fixtures securely hold thin-walled or exotic materials without distortion. We provide solutions for 5-axis machining of titanium, Inconel, and high-strength aluminum alloys.
Heavy Machinery & Energy
We design robust fixtures for large workpieces like hydraulic manifolds, valve bodies, and gear housings. Our solutions are built to handle heavy parts and high metal removal rates, maximizing throughput in demanding production environments.
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