August 20, 2015 - Production Solutions introduces Universal Vault Tooling Part Holder, an adaptive tool that can be used in applications where the reduction of custom tooling, fixtures, molds or jigs is desired.
It is available in a variety of standard sizes, pin lengths and densities as well as custom solutions that can be configured for most applications and machines.
The Vault uses a high density array of pins that automatically conform to the shape of any part. Once locked, it creates a “nest” to hold the part during the desired process. After completion the Vault is simply reset to prepare it for a new part.
The Vault can be used on bench-tops, robots or integrated into machines or work cells. This adaptive tooling eliminates the expense, time and inventory management of custom molds,jigs and fixtures. Whether using the Vault as a manual operation or fully automatic, setup and changeover is completed in seconds, ensuring maximum equipment uptime as well as improved productivity and quality.
Common applications for Vault Tooling include: laser engraving/marking, pad and digital printing, metrology, robotic end-of-arm, injection molding, inspection, part moving and stamping.
