APPLICATION EXAMPLES
Large Parts Save Money on Your Next Job
UNILOCK offers undersized clamping knobs so you don’t need to hold ultra-tight fixture tolerances, ideal when production specs are more forgiving. These knobs are perfect for warped or loosely toleranced workpieces. When tight tolerances aren’t required or possible, simply choose the right undersized knob for the job. For heavier setups, UNILOCK’s heavy-duty 40 mm knobs, with a 1:1 length-to-diameter ratio, provide the strength and stability needed for hoist loading and can stay on fixtures during handling, storage, and transport without risk of damage.
SBC Knob Diametral Clearances Type Metric
Inch
SBA SBB SBC
.005mm .005mm
.0002 .0002
.1mm
.004
SBA = Establishes centerline SBB = Orients about centerline SBC = Clamp only, no positioning • See pg. 48 for more details on knob functions
Small Parts Remove Process Time – Save More Than Just Setup Time With UNILOCK, parts that once required clamping and unclamping for each machining step now stay fixtured through multiple operations. This reduces labor, minimizes the chance for error, and increases spindle uptime. By keeping the part in the same fixture, you eliminate unnecessary setups, reduce scrap, and avoid the cost of additional fixtures for later operations, saving both time and money.
Before UNILOCK After UNILOCK Set Up Production Set Up Production Savings
Operation
2 hours 9 hours 6 hours 18 hours
Op-10 Lathe 3 hours
4 hours
1 hour
4 hours 2 hours 8 hours
Op-20 Lathe 2 hours 10 hours 1 hour
Op-30 Mill
4 hours 11 hours 1 hour
Total
10 hours 25 hours 3 hours 14 hours
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