Machining Clamps Information

How to Select Machining Clamps

Machining clamps are used for machine setup and tool or part fixturing.

Types of Machining Clamps

The most common types of machining clamps include:

Cam clamps have an eccentric cam that locks against the side of the workpiece by tightening a screw.
Cylinder clamps use a cylinder to apply force above or below a workpiece. The cylinder provides the moving action to secure the part between the cylinder head and a mechanical stop.
Swing clamps are fixturing and set-up clamps that are used to secure a jig or fixture. The jaw swings out and away from the clamped part to achieve clearance for part removal.
Hook clamps are a type of swing clamp.
Pull clamps have a clamping pin or screw that is inserted through a hole in the workpiece into a hole on the pull clamp. When the clamp is engaged, the clamping pin is pulled down and the workpiece is clamped into place. Pull clamps may be manually-actuated (by means of a lever) or hydraulically-actuated.
Push clamps are machining clamps that have a piston or jaw that pushes and clamps against the workpiece when the clamp is actuated.
Retracting clamps are machining clamps that have a retractable clamping arm for fast part loading and unloading.
Side or edge clamps have a moving jaw that, when actuated, clamps against the side of a workpiece.
Toe clamps are low-profile clamps that butt up to the side of a workpiece. As they are tightened, a wedge moves the jaw downward and forward to provide a positive force against the side of the workpiece.

Clamp straps and clamp strap assemblies are used for multi-angle clamping and are also commonly available. Types of clamp straps include:

Product specifications for all types of machining clamps include:

A-A-50352 - CLAMP, MATERIAL LIFTING (PLATE, VERTICAL LIFT)

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