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Adaptive Clamping for Aluminium Castings

KOSMEK’s solution reduced the impact of casting variation.

Company Profile

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Name
IWAMET Sp.z.o.o.
Location
Stalowa Wola, Poland
Description

IWAMET is one of the world’s leading producers of precision castings and workpieces made from aluminium alloy by CNC machining.

Industry
Aerospace, Defence, Energy, and Truck Manufacturing

The Challenge

Aluminium castings produced using sand casting technology can have profile tolerances of up to 8 mm. This made it challenging to clamp the part securely in the machining fixture without introducing internal stresses.

The Solution

IWAMET used a combination of KOSMEK High-Power Pneumatic Work Supports WNC1603 and High-Power Pneumatic Swing Clamps WHE1000 to reduce the impact of casting imperfections on machining quality and eliminate manual fixture adjustments during setup.

The Results

Quantitative Outcomes

10% reduction in setup time and 5% reduction in scrap rate

Qualitative Outcomes

Improved machining consistency and operator ergonomics

Close-up of a KOSMEK High-Power Pneumatic Swing Clamp and Work Support used in IWAMET’s machining fixture for aluminium castings.

The Key Benefits

  • Reduced setup time
  • Improved machining quality
  • Better operator ergonomics
  • Reduced impact of casting variation

Tomasz Sokulski

Head of Engineering Department
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We needed a clamping solution that could handle casting tolerances without compromising machining quality. With KOSMEK, we achieved a more stable and efficient process with clear benefits in setup time and repeatability.
Top view of an IWAMET machining fixture with KOSMEK High-Power Pneumatic Swing Clamps and Work Supports for aluminium casting clamping.

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