Description

Precision Hold: Advanced Vacuum Tables for Unrivaled Workholding

Unlock superior precision, efficiency, and versatility in your manufacturing processes with our state-of-the-art Vacuum Tables. Engineered for demanding industrial applications, these tables provide unparalleled workholding capabilities, eliminating the need for traditional clamps and fixtures.

Overview

Our Vacuum Tables are meticulously designed flat surfaces featuring a precisely engineered grid of channels and perforations. When connected to an external vacuum pump, these tables create a powerful, uniform suction across their surface, securely holding workpieces of various shapes and materials without obstruction. This innovative workholding solution is critical for achieving the highest levels of accuracy, surface finish, and productivity in a wide array of industrial applications.

Key Features

• High-Precision Machined Surface: Manufactured from premium aerospace-grade aluminum, phenolic resin, or specialized steel, ground and anodized for exceptional flatness (typically ±0.02mm / 0.0008" or better) and wear resistance.
• Optimized Grid and Channel Design: Our proprietary grid patterns ensure maximum, uniform vacuum distribution across the entire work area, accommodating both large and small workpieces with consistent holding power.
• Multi-Zone Vacuum Control: Available with multiple independent vacuum zones, allowing operators to activate suction only where needed. This significantly conserves energy, enhances efficiency, and provides flexibility for holding multiple smaller parts or odd-shaped components.
• Integrated Gasketing System: Designed for compatibility with various gasket cords and sacrificial spoilboards, creating an airtight seal for optimal vacuum strength and protecting the table surface.
• Robust & Durable Construction: Built to withstand the rigors of continuous industrial use, resisting wear, corrosion, and impact.
• Seamless Integration: Pre-drilled mounting patterns and standard vacuum ports (NPT, G-thread, quick-connect) ensure easy integration with existing CNC routers, milling machines, laser cutters, inspection systems, and automated production lines.
• Versatile Material Compatibility: Effectively holds a vast range of materials including wood, plastics (acrylic, PVC, ABS), composites, aluminum, brass, copper, carbon fiber, textiles, films, and even thin sheet materials.
• Customizable Configurations: Available in a wide range of standard sizes, and we offer bespoke solutions to match your exact dimensions, grid patterns, vacuum port locations, and material requirements.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to clean and maintain, designed for long-term reliable performance.

Benefits

• Enhanced Accuracy & Repeatability: Securely holds workpieces without distortion or movement, leading to tighter tolerances, superior cut quality, and consistent results every time.
• Increased Productivity: Rapid setup and teardown times, elimination of manual clamping, and the ability to process multiple parts simultaneously drastically boost throughput.
• Superior Surface Finish: Eliminates chatter and vibration caused by traditional clamping, resulting in smoother cuts, cleaner edges, and higher-quality surface finishes.
• Maximized Material Utilization: Edge-to-edge machining capability, allowing for more efficient nesting and reducing material waste, especially critical for costly materials.
• Improved Safety: Removes physical clamps and potential obstructions, reducing the risk of tool collisions and operator injury.
• Unobstructed Machining Access: Provides full 360-degree access to the workpiece, enabling complex geometries and intricate cuts that would be impossible with conventional clamping.
• Versatility: Adaptable to a wide array of processes, from heavy-duty machining to delicate assembly and inspection.
• Cost Efficiency: Reduces labor costs, minimizes material scrap, and extends tool life due to stable workholding.

Ideal Applications

• CNC Routing & Milling: Woodworking, plastics fabrication, composite machining, non-ferrous metal cutting.
• Laser Cutting & Engraving: Holding thin sheets, delicate materials, and large panels without warping.
• Digital & Large Format Printing: Securing media for precise printing, cutting, and finishing.
• Assembly & Inspection: Holding components firmly for intricate assembly tasks, quality control, and measurement.
• Finishing Processes: Sanding, polishing, and deburring operations where a stable, unobstructed workpiece is crucial.
• Robotics & Automation: Providing a stable platform for automated pick-and-place, adhesive application, and complex manipulation.
• Textile & Leather Cutting: Keeping fabrics and leather taut and flat for precision cutting.
• Vacuum Forming & Thermoforming: Enhancing material positioning and consistency.

Technical Specifications (Examples - Subject to Customization)

• Table Material: Precision-machined Aerospace Grade Aluminum / Phenolic Resin / Stainless Steel
• Surface Flatness: Typically +/- 0.02mm (0.0008") or better across the working surface
• Grid Pattern: Standard (e.g., 25mm x 25mm, 1" x 1") or custom grid configurations with specific hole sizes
• Vacuum Zones: Single zone to multiple independently controllable zones (e.g., 2, 4, 8 zones)
• Table Thickness: Varies by model, typically 25mm to 100mm (1" to 4")
• Max Vacuum Pressure: Up to -0.9 bar (-26.6 inHg) with a suitable vacuum pump (sold separately or as a package)
• Standard Sizes:
  • 600mm x 400mm (approx. 24" x 16")
  • 1200mm x 800mm (approx. 48" x 31")
  • 2400mm x 1200mm (approx. 96" x 48")
  • Custom dimensions available upon request.
• Vacuum Ports: Standard NPT, G-thread, or quick-connect fittings (e.g., 3/4", 1")
• Mounting: Pre-drilled for common machine bed patterns or custom mounting.

Why Choose Our Vacuum Tables?

We combine cutting-edge engineering with premium materials to deliver Vacuum Tables that stand apart. Our commitment to precision, durability, and customer-centric design ensures you receive a product that not only meets but exceeds your operational demands. From standard configurations to highly specialized custom solutions, we are your partner in elevating workholding performance.

Transform your manufacturing capabilities with our advanced Vacuum Tables. Contact us today for a personalized quote or to discuss your specific workholding challenges with our expert team.