Tooling Column System features open design.
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Incorporating principals of structural engineering, ModLoc(TM) Columns feature strong exterior structure with aluminum alloy or steel construction. Manifold and support brackets securely connect with fixture plates to form precise, integrated, rigid structure. SpeedLoc locator/fastener system allows endless configuration of columns, while open design permits hydraulic and electrical access to multitude of tooling and fixturing components.
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Modern Industries Launches The New ModLoc(TM) Tooling Column System
"Lightweight, versatile and economical" are the words Modern Industries is using to describe their new line of patented ModLoc(TM) modular tooling columns (tombstones) which will be featured at the company's IMTS Booth # E-2384.
By uniquely incorporating the principals of structural engineering (exoskeleton), ModLoc tooling columns have an exceptionally strong exterior structure. Extremely simple to construct, ModLoc manifold and support brackets securely connect with fixture plates to form a precise integrated, high strength, rigid structure. In essence, the fixture plates become an integral part of the tooling column; thus, creating significant overall weight reductions.
As compared to traditional solid tooling columns, ModLoc tombstones are significantly lighter. This reduced weight translates into significantly improved machining efficiencies and less wear and tear on the machine as travels can move faster without having to bear the weight that heavier columns represent.
The ModLoc System is assembled using Modern's new patent-pending SpeedLoc locator/fastener system. The SpeedLoc allows quick, accurate assembly and disassembly. This state-of-the-art technology allows endless configurations of ModLoc columns. ModLoc fixture plates can be quickly and easily removed for alteration and then quickly and accurately reattached to column brackets. ModLoc's design also allows easy access to the inside of the column where components such as hydraulics and electronics can be efficiently housed.
A summary of additional ModLoc features and benefits include...
o "Kit" Construction - permits extremely flexible assembly configurations
o "Open" Design - permits easy hydraulic and electrical access to a multitude of tooling and fixturing components
o Built-in Manifold & Bracket Sets - easily accommodate hydraulic systems to support advanced process operations
o Most Popular Shapes & Sizes - custom configurations can also be special ordered
o High Strength Materials - featuring aluminum alloy or steel construction
ModLoc tooling columns are part of a broader line of innovative, patented and patent-pending tooling, fixturing, and workholding products being launched by Modern Industries, Inc. The primary goal driving Modern's product development is the design of faster and more efficient systems for a wide range of machining and manufacturing applications.
ModLoc modular tombstones are sold exclusively through authorized distributors. For the name of your nearest distributor, contact Modern Industries.
For more information on the new ModLoc(TM) product line contact Modern Industries, Inc. 613 West 11th Street, Erie, PA 16512 Ph: 814-455-8061 Ext. 233 Fax: 814-453-4382 e-mail: sales@mdloc.com or www.mdloc.com
