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aptoCLAMP
Workholding for Heavy-duty Machining
Swiss Modular's aptoCLAMP is an ultra-heavy-duty workholding system built for machining large, extremely heavy workpieces. It delivers extremely high clamping foces and uses a unique anchored base rail design that holds big plates or bloks with rock solid stability. Despite its brute strength, aptoCLAMP retains modularity with its ability to be repositioned along the rail quickly.
| Key Features | |
| Powerful Clamping | Exceptional clamping power with up to 7000 daN of force, capable of securing very large parts (several tons in weight) for heavy-duty milling and drilling |
| Unmatched Stability | Unique dual-serration rail with an expanding wedge anchor system provides unmatched stability and rigidity under load, preventing slip even during aggressive cuts |
| Repeatable | 2 mm indexing serrations on the base rail allow precise, repeatable positioning of modules, supporting accurate setups for big workpieces |
| Flexibility | Modular clamping components can be added or removed as-needed; each module can double as a work stop, enabling high-density clamping on a single rail |
| Easy Adjustments | Heavy-duty modules can be released and repositioned with ease by loosening two screws and sliding along the rail or lift out from above without removing other components or end-stops |
| Form-Fit Design | No open t-slots keeps chips out and clean up simple |
Overview Catalog
Learn about our full workholding line including CNC tombstones, workholding systems, Build on the Rock partners, and custom fixturing solutions.
Capabilities Brochure
Our AMROK capabilities PDF offering a brief overview of our workholding product selection.
Complete Guide to Stationary Workholding
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aptoCLAMP
Technical Specifications
| Product ID | 3D CAD | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACB2-400 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-400-62 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-450 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-450-62 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-500 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-500-62 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-550 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-550-62 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-600 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-600-62 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-650 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-650-62 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-700 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-700-62 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-750 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-750-62 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-800 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB2-800-62 | Base Rail (Inch) | ||
| ACB40-50-400 | Base Rail | ||
| ACB40-50-450 | Base Rail | ||
| ACB40-50-500 | Base Rail | ||
| ACB40-50-550 | Base Rail | ||
| ACB40-50-600 | Base Rail | ||
| ACB40-50-650 | Base Rail | ||
| ACB40-50-700 | Base Rail | ||
| ACB40-50-750 | Base Rail | ||
| ACB40-50-800 | Base Rail | ||
| AA5X115-50 | End Module | ||
| AA5X125-50 VB | End Module | ||
| AA5X125-50 | End Module | ||
| AA5X150-50 | End Module | ||
| AAND115-50 | End Module | ||
| AAND125-50 | End Module | ||
| AAND150-50 | End Module | ||
| AS1F150N50-80 | Clamping Module | ||
| AS1R150N50-80 | Clamping Module | ||
| AS25X115N50-80 | Clamping Module | ||
| AS25X125L50-105 | Clamping Module | ||
| AS25X125N50-80 | Clamping Module | ||
| AS25X150N50-80 | Clamping Module | ||
| AS2F115N50-80 | Clamping Module | ||
| AS2F125N50-80 | Clamping Module | ||
| AS2F150N50-80 | Clamping Module | ||
| AS2R115N50-80 | Clamping Module | ||
| AS2R125N50-80 | Clamping Module | ||
| AS2R150N50-80 | Clamping Module | ||
| AS2X125L50-105 | Clamping Module | ||
| AC1505520W | Steel Parallels (Universal) | ||
| AC1505540W | Steel Parallels (Universal) | ||
| ACUH21-124 | Steel Parallels (Universal) | ||
| ACU21124 | Steel Parallels | ||
| ACU36124 | Steel Parallels | ||
| ACU41124 | Steel Parallels | ||
| ACU46124 | Steel Parallels | ||
| PCU14093 | Steel Parallels | ||
| PCU20093 | Steel Parallels | ||
| PCU20124 | Steel Parallels | ||
| PCU24093 | Steel Parallels | ||
| PCU24124 | Steel Parallels | ||
| PCU29093 | Steel Parallels | ||
| PCU29124 | Steel Parallels | ||
| PCU31093 | Steel Parallels | ||
| PCU31124 | Steel Parallels | ||
| PCU34093 | Steel Parallels | ||
| PCU34124 | Steel Parallels | ||
| PCU39093 | Steel Parallels | ||
| PCU39124 | Steel Parallels | ||
| PCU44093 | Steel Parallels | ||
| PCU44124 | Steel Parallels | ||
| ACES10040 | Accessories | ||
| ACES6540 | Accessories | ||
| ACGGB103048 | Accessories | ||
| ACPB103048 | Accessories | ||
| ACWB103048 | Accessories |
Your Selection
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Setup Time Calculator
How Much Is Setup Time Costing You?
Every changeover means idle spindle time. Multi-part fixturing slashes setup frequency — so your machines spend more hours cutting and less time waiting.
Your Machines
$
The Setup Problem
min
%
Annual Cost of Fixture Changeovers
1,500 hrs
Spindle Hours Lost to Setup / Year
$263K
Annual Lost Production Value
$131K
Recoverable with Workholding
Based on 250 working days/yr. Multi-part fixturing reduces changeover frequency so your spindle spends more time cutting.
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