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Issue 1 / 2012

The Customer Magazine of the RÖHM Group

Cost-saving clamping solutions

International commitment

Trade fairs and Social Media

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Dear Readers,

New forms of technology, innovations and – last but not least – highly motivated and well qualified employees: the-se are important preconditions for business success. These factors are what medium-sized companies stand for. Such companies put a major emphasis on creativity and the spirit of invention. This has been demonstrated once again by the ‘Top 100’ awards, given to the most innovative companies in the medium-sized category. This year the RÖHM group succeeded in carrying off this seal of quality for the second time in succession. We react with exceptional speed to new market developments, and offer the best kind of processing solutions for all exciting challenges in the world of clamping technology. Just ask us to show what we can do!

But RÖHM not only stands for innovation, it also represents tradition. These two features are not mutually exclusive, but complement each other in an ideal way in our company – as has been the case for more than 100 years. Our portfolio covers an extraordinary variety of fields of application – ran-ging from RÖHM’s micro technology, which is perfectly suited to the processing of the tiniest workpieces, to our large-sized chucks, which can be used for the processing of pipes and sleeves used in the production of crude oil and natural gas.

This issue of our customers’ magazine will tell you what addi-tional novelties we have recently developed. And you can also learn how RÖHM is getting on in Brazil and China by adapting itself to the market demands of the two countries.


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Under the heading of internationalism, it is also worth men-tioning that the global economy is currently showing a signi-ficant decline in incoming orders in some quarters, as well as diminishing optimism in relation to future forecasts. We re-main convinced, however, that we are able to make our way on the basis of our cost-efficient and long-lived products, as well as the innovations I mentioned earlier, even in times of increasing economic difficulty.

We are also hoping for numerous positive impulses to emerge from the most important trade fairs in the industry – the IMTS in Chicago, the AMB in Stuttgart and the JIMTOF in Tokio.

In the confidence that we enjoy an excellent position, both nationally and internationally, we are looking optimistically to the future and hope you will find plenty to interest you in this edition of RÖHM News!

Yours sincerely,

Michael Fried, Dr.-Ing.

CEO

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Contents

Top 100:RÖHM again receives award for innovative ideas

RÖHM China:New branch in Shanghai

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RÖHM Brazil:Even closer to the market

Products:New synthetic gripper makes special solution into a standard

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Trade fairs: RÖHM presents innovative products 06

12User report:For a bright future

15Facebook, Twitter et al.:RÖHM goes Social Media


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They are characterised by an excellent spirit of invention and ex-

emplary innovation processes, and they are successful in bridging

the gap from the bright idea to market success. That is what the

most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany are like.

On 22 June in Friedrichshafen, Ranga Yogeshwar handed over

the certifi cates for the Top 100 seal of quality. RÖHM was one of

the companies to receive the award.

Far-sightedness pays off. That has been the experience of RÖHM – a

company specialising in clamping technology. With 1255 employees

in Germany, RÖHM produces machine components for the holding

and positioning of tools and workpieces. Ahead of all other suppliers,

the company recognised the potential of energy-effi cient solutions at

an early stage. And although in the fi rst instance there was no sign

of interest for a new product generation of this kind, RÖHM started

to develop it. ‘Our gut feeling told us that the future belongs to this

technology,’ recalls CEO Michael Fried. And in fact success was not

long in coming. ‘Our “green” components have given us several years’

head start on the competition,’ says Fried with satisfaction.

RÖHM is a tradition-based company, going back to 1909. A particular

feature of innovation management at the company is the execution

of self-tests. On the path to serial maturity, new developments are

not just tried out in the test laboratory, they must also stand the test

of practice at our own production plant. Only then can the ‘market

maturity’ tag be affi xed to the product. ‘After all, laboratory tests can

never duplicate use in real conditions 100 percent,’ explains Michael

Fried. And he goes on to point out another advantage of such an

approach: ‘In this way our customers can get an impression of the

reliability of the machine components directly on site.’

Important partners in the fi eld of innovation marketing are the univer-

sities, with whom RÖHM conducts research into the fundamentals. A

current project is the integration of sensors in clamping tools. There is

no technology for this to date, but the management is confi dent that

the market will adopt this solution in future.

Professor Nikolaus Franke and his team at the Vienna University of

Economics and Business scrutinised the innovation management of

281 medium-sized companies. The best of them were given the Top

100 seal of quality. CEO Michael Fried is delighted about the award,

and emphasises that it was a team effort. ‘I see this seal of quality

as a mark of honour to our employees. Their enthusiasm and their

efforts are our number one innovation factor. At the same time we

have established the right processes to enable this creativity to unfold

in a productive way. These two things together are what makes us

successful.’

RÖHM once again receives award for innovative ideas

Ranga Yogeshwar (r.) handing over the prize to RÖHM CEO Michael Fried.


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RÖHM has just launched on the market a new synthetic gripper

with individually adaptable jaws. To produce the gripper so it has

a perfect fi t, all you need is a 3D model of the workpiece.

Whether it is a matter of round materials, prismatic workpieces or

free-form surfaces, the RÖHM RRMP synthetic gripper can be produ-

ced in very little time to meet the customer’s individual requirements.

Innovative manufacturing methods are what makes this possible.

In practical terms, the RRMP makes an impression with its extremely

light weight and proven durability. The synthetic gripper is put to the

test at RÖHM on a daily basis – in the Extra-RV drill chuck assembly

line, for example. Here absolute reliability and stability are indispensa-

ble. The breakdown of a single component would result in the entire

assembly line’s coming to a stop. Joachim Hander, manufacturing fo-

reman responsible for drill chuck assembly, says: ‘On our production

line, the RRMP is used to handle something like 16,000 drill chuck

sleeves every day. Where in the past maintenance had to be carried

out after two million lifts, the synthetic gripper just keeps going wi-

thout any problem. It has now carried out more than eight million

gripping cycles, without any maintenance and without any wear and

tear. That adds up to a considerable gain in terms of productivity.’

For unlimited, multiple turning, the RRMP can also be used in combi-

nation with a threefold air distributor. The signal of the limit switches

is transmitted by way of a rotary transmission leadthrough.

One possible application out of

many – gripping and lifting porcelain cups.Completely maintenance-free and adapted to the customer’s

individual requirements: the RÖHM RRMP synthetic gripper.

16,000 gripping cycles per day, more than eight million gripping cycles on the trot – without any need of maintenance.

Synthetic gripper makes special solution into a standard

The RRMP was chosen to receive the MM Award Innovation Prize.

16,000 gripping cycles per day, more than eight million gripping cycles on the trot –

The RRMP was chosen to receive the MM Award Practical demonstration of the

RRMP: youtube.com/user/RoehmTV


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RÖHM presents innovativeproducts

High-tech in a minimum compass is offered by RÖHM’s

individual clamping solutions. For the processing of

delicate microcomponents like watch housings, bezels,

cogwheels, pushers and many other clock and watch

parts, we supply the tools that are needed.

One example is the new KFG-90/8. With its 8 jaws, it is

capable of exceedingly sensitive processing without any

risk of deformation – and that with a diameter of just

90 mm.

And when it comes to medical technology as well,

RÖHM also has exciting clamping solutions. Dental

implants for example, as well as implants for hip and

knee joints, are manufactured with RÖHM’s clamping

chucks, centric clamping units and microspindles.

The products of the RÖHM micro technology are shown

at our exhibitions in its entire width. You are cordially

invited to be convinced!

KFG-90/8 power chuck

Microspindles – actual size shown

RÖHM micro technology:clamping technology for the smallest workpieces

KFG-90/8 power chuck

Small tools for maximum precision:RÖHM micro technology.

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Small tools for maximum precision:RÖHM micro technology.


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RÖHM micro technology:clamping technology for the smallest workpieces

The latest power chuck from RÖHM is notable for the rapidity and

extreme simplicity with which the jaws and clamping units can be

changed. Without any need of taking the chuck off the machine,

mandrels like Absis and Agilis, collet chucks and face drivers can be

changed in the shortest possible space of time.

This chuck is particularly suitable for processing operations where the

clamping units have to be changed frequently, as in this case only the

clamping inserts need to be changed and this is easily handled by the

rapid change system.

Moreover, the Duro-NCSE Flex offers a high degree of clamping

accuracy and great clamping strength. When the jaws are simply trans-

posed, turned around or changed, the accuracy of the chuck remains

quite unaffected.

RÖHM’s sophisticated rapid jaw switching system does not need any

additional piston lift to uncouple the clamping piston. The wedge hook

connection remains fully engaged at all times.

The Duro-NCSE Flex power chuck

The Duro-NCSE Flex power chuck

F-senso pull-in force measurement device

F-senso pull-in force measurement device.

The F-senso pull-in force measurement device enables you to check the pull-in

force of your tool clamping system. The regular monitoring of the pull-in force

makes it possible to detect changes in the clamping strength before they have

an effect on the quality of processing.

Coming with a suitable attachment for HSK, PSC or steep-angle taper, the

measurement device is pulled into the spindle taper of your processing unit and

so measures the pull-in force exactly. As the pull-in force of the tool clamping

system has a crucial effect on the processing quality as well as having implications

for safety, we recommend regular checks. Only in this way can changes in the pull-

in force be detected at an early stage and countermeasures taken accordingly.

The benefi ts at a glance:

- Interchangeable attachments for HSK, PSC and steep-angle taper

- Exact tool contour supports automatic change of tool by the tool

changing system

- Revolving ring with gradations for simulating the tolerances of tool and spindle

- The last displayed readings are saved, and are shown when you switch

on again

- Automated switch-off

- Long operating times thanks to optimised electrical components and 9V

block battery

- Compact design

- Ergonomically designed handle

F-senso pull-in force measurement device.


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Reliable lip sealprotects bearing space from ingress by dirt and coolant. Reduced friction and heating.

High precision roller bearings

Big and secure supporting surfaceto ensure the complete axial bearing load.

High-precision needle bearing

Shaft bore holefor easy and profes-sional dismounting

Shaftground true to gauge

Drop-forged bodywith high-load capacity due to uniform fi bre fl ow; hardened and ground. Head design with bevelling for unhindered approach of tool holder and lathe tools.

Splash water grooveas an additional protection against splash water penetration

Live centremade of water-resistant tool steel, drop-forged and through-hardened to withstand repeated regrinding, shank-bedded

RÖHM’s revolving tailstock centres have been reengineered in

function and design. Due to the new features they are even better in

daily use and offer additional advantages. New splash water grooves

for example, as well as improved lubrication and a closely-tolerance

bearing seat, help to prolong service life. The housing has also been

redesigned in a slimline version, so as to minimise potential obstruction.

In addition, with a view to facilitating rapid understanding, the

names of the different types have been changed. The numerical

combinations have now been replaced by clear appellations like

‘Basic’, ‘Slim’ or ‘Speed’, making it possible to assign the revolving

tailstock centres to the right category at a glance.

Perfectly adapted for multiple applications RÖHM provides the

suitable tailstock centres.

Revolving tailstock centres

Further features:

- Body hardened and ground

- Centre hardened, repeated regrinding at will

- Triple bearing method

- High runout accuracy

- Life-time lubrication

- High speeds

- Heavy duty

- Long life

- Various type suitable to different applications


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On the road to the non-hydraulic machine, RÖHM is consistently

expanding its range of electrically operated clamping systems.

RÖHM’s electric cylinder combine the strengths of precision

mechanics with those of the most ultra-modern control

technology and electronics.

The original range, comprising the EHS 37/50 and EVS 50

models, has now been expanded with the addition of the

EHS 67/68.

Power savings of 13,800 kWh per year!

That is equivalent to the power consumption of 4 small-family

households. Electronic clamping systems from RÖHM make it

possible to achieve signifi cant cost savings.

In view of the improved energy effi ciency they offer, more and

more companies are turning to electromechanics. So RÖHM’s

electrical clamping systems of the e-Quipment series are making

an important contribution to the sustainable improvement of

energy effi ciency in mechanical engineering.EHS electric cylinder

Sample calculation for energy savings with an electric cylinder:

The above assumptions have been based on a standard manufacturing process in three-shift operation, and may vary depending on the application involved. Where greater efficiency is achieved in the processing (e.g. by getting the best possible match between the cylinder and the process, or through shorter lift times), even more energy can be saved by indirect means.

Saving time and money – the e-cylinder

Energy consumption of a hydraulic clamping cylinder:

Output of hydraulic unit: 1,5 kW

Power dissipation from cylinders: 0,9 kW

Total output of a hydraulic clamping cylinder: 2,4 kW

Energy consumption per year: 14.400 kWh

Energy consumption of an electric cylinder:

Total output of the EHS: 0,1 kW

Energy consumption per year: 600 kWh

Energy saving potential per year 13.800 kWh


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At the beginning of July RÖHM dedicated its new branch in China. The official opening was attended by more than 50 visitors, including representatives of highly regarded machine manufacturers and end customers.

The branch had already started its business activities a few months before. ‘Given the strong growth in the Asian economic region, we think there is a lot of opportunity for growth in this venture,’ said CEO Michael Fried.

At the same time the Eastpo trade fair took place in Shanghai. Here RÖHM was represented by a stand measuring some 40 square me-tres. As well as RÖHM’s wide standard assortment, magnetic clam-ping chucks and clamping tools for the mechanical engineering and automotive industries were on view.

The positive feedback of the visitors shows that RÖHM is well ac-quainted with the requirements and expectations of the different regi-ons – and is also in a position to offer the solutions that are needed.

In the following interview Ünal Celik, Managing Director of RÖHM China, describes the challenges facing the Chinese branch.

RÖHM opens new branch in Shanghai

The RÖHM trade fair stand at the Eastpo in Shanghai.

RÖHM’s branch in Shanghai has only just been founded. At

the same time, China is anything but undiscovered territory for

RÖHM – isn’t that so?

Ünal Celik: Yes indeed, RÖHM has been active in China through its

sales agencies since as long ago as the

eighties. Our having been a presence in

China for years creates the foundations for

a successful future.

The new branch in Shanghai was foun-

ded with a view to serving the steadily

growing market in China and meeting the

requirements of our customers in the best

and most reliable way. With 23 million in-

habitants, Shanghai is one of the biggest

cities in China, as well as being the most

important industrial centre in the country.

Where are the challenges of daily business located?

They consist in the need to supply solutions to customers and dealers

that are exactly tailored to their requirements. The steadily growing

market expects us to provide the best possible clamping technology

solutions, as well as customer-friendly service and above all the flexi-

bility that is required if we are to adapt to local conditions. These are

challenges that we are very happy to take on. Our extensive range

of products related to all aspects of clamping technology puts us in

touch with customers in a wide variety of industries. We work in the

railway, aviation, wind power, oil, energy and craft sectors – and of

course also in rapidly growing areas like the automotive industry.

What is the most exciting thing about the Chinese market?

China has developed to become the world’s biggest sales market for cars and machine tools. This has had the result that production sites are becoming more and more widely spread out, and we must ad-just our operations accordingly. For instance, important projects are being realised in China today in regions like Xingjiang in the west, something like 5 hours away from Shanghai by air. This means we have to do pioneering work in these regions, to give such projects our technical support right from the start.

I think there is still a whole lot of potential in China, which is one of the world’s most important growth markets, coupled with the stea-dily increasing demand for our products. The Chinese market offers

RÖHM numerous opportunities.

Ünal Celik


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RÖHM opens new branch in Shanghai

What are the most important tasks facing RÖHM Brazil, at the

moment and in future?

Silvia Malahodky: We are hoping to work

harder at expanding our existing markets

and opening up new ones. Given the ra-

pid economic growth in Brazil, we have

the best possible conditions for this.

We are also aiming to work more closely

together with RÖHM’s German branches.

Their expertise, especially in connection

with complex clamping technology tasks,

is an indispensable support for us.

What is special about RÖHM on the Brazilian market?

RÖHM has been a presence in Brazil since as long ago as 1959. So we

are very well acquainted with the special requirements of the market.

Our customers in the machine tool and automotive industries, the

metal-processing companies and the trade generally all have a high

regard for our services – which can extend, when needed, to the

complete commissioning of our clamping tools on site.

What further challenges are you faced with?

We hope to work even more closely with our customers, so as to

establish sustainable business relationships built on mutual trust. One

way we are aiming to do this is by employing more field staff in São

Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo; another is by attending mo-

re trade fairs. In October, for example, we will be represented by a

stand at the Mercopar trade fair in Caxias do Sul.

The qualifications of our employees are another important point. We

make sure that these are constantly up to the minute, by organising

further training courses and seminars for our staff.

As you can see, we are well set up and are looking forward to the

challenges of the future.

RÖHM Brazil: even closer to the market

RÖHM at the Mecanica trade fair in Brazil External view of the RÖHM Brazil building in São Paulo

Silvia Malahodky

Silvia Malahodky took over this year as head of RÖHM’s Bra-

zilian branch in São Paulo. In this issue of RÖHM News she

reports about the company’s current activities, the market

situation in Brazil and the future prospects for RÖHM in this

rapidly growing region.


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modern design to make drive systems that are both economical and

environmentally friendly. Another application involves the clamping of locking cylinders for complex five-sided milling and drilling opera-tions. This can be challenging, as Head of Production André Stäger explains: ‘We guarantee our customers extremely short delivery times for all orders in batch sizes from two to 1500 parts. This means flexi-bility is essential.’ And finally, the turning and milling experts from the ‘triple A’ canton of Argovia are manufacturing intelligently designed

aluminium supports for a revolutionary LED lighting system develo-

ped by a Swiss inventor.

Chiron had positive experience with RÖHM

The mechanical engineers at Chiron recommended RÖHM for

the workpiece clamping in connection with their machine, which they supplied to the customer’s specific requirements. The Tuttlingen company had had positive experience with the clamping technolo-gy experts in Sontheim, who besides had a branch of their own in Switzerland not far from Veltheim. Deputy Managing Director Da-miano Casafina came over from Herzogenbuchsee to find out about Werder’s special requirements right from the horse’s mouth. ‘It soon became clear to me that only a customised solution would be able to provide the necessary flexibility,’ Casafina emphasises. Based on the customer’s requirements, and working in close cooperation with

RÖHM’s designers in Germany, a suitable solution was developed.

This has finally given rise to the combination of a standard clamping

device with some extra specifications.

Based in Veltheim, Switzerland, the Werder company is a valued

partner to its customers all over the world when it is a matter

of precision turning and milling. Because Werder not only offers

quality but is also meticulous in adhering to delivery schedules,

companies are happy to place orders with the Swiss family busi-

ness even in times of unfavourable exchange rates. A Chiron

processing centre has now just been set up to provide greater

flexibility in connection with special orders. Customised clamping

solutions from RÖHM make it possible for the Argovian turning

and milling experts to achieve the desired flexibility and pro-

ductivity in making parts for turbochargers, locking systems or

revolutionary LED luminaires. By consistently asking questions

and coming up with a solution that fitted all the customer’s

requirements exactly without going beyond budget, RÖHM’s

Swiss branch succeeded in creating a win-win situation for all

those involved.

‘We were even more delighted with the new machine when we saw

how well these chucks met our requirements,’ Claude Werder recalls.

‘Thanks to the comprehensive questions that RÖHM’s specialists put

to us,’ the Managing Director of Werder AG continues, ‘we now have

the customised solution and the flexibility that we wanted.’ A brand

new Chiron FZ 15 Magnum processing centre with attached FlexCell

Uno, capable of operating three shifts, can now make bearings out

of special brass for the turbochargers of big diesel engines with ma-

ximum precision and reliability. These are to be used in ships of ultra-

For a bright futureClose contacts with the customer enable RÖHM to develop an ideal clamping solution


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Modified standard products with a perfect fit

Today workpieces for the manufacture of cylinders are clamped using

pneumatically powered KZSP 160 centric clamping units, which make

it possible for five-sided processing to be carried out. The basic jaws

have finely serrated edges and a tongue and groove interface. The-

se effect a lift of 3.2 millimetres and make it possible for Werder’s

own clamping jaws to

be mounted on the

unit. ‘This was another

request on our part,’

says Head of Produc-

tion André Stäger. Mo-

reover a connection for

oiled sealing air with its

own pipework has be-

en incorporated in the

body of the clamping

unit. The chuck is fa-

stened securely on the

machine’s round table

by way of a connecting

plate and connected to

the pneumatic feed.

For the manufacture of

the axial slide bearings

in special brass and the

luminaire mounts in aluminium, Werder makes use of a Type PKF 150

pneumatically operated precision power chuck from RÖHM. This too

has been modified to meet the customer’s requirements. Not only

does the chuck clamp with extreme precision, the clamping force

can also be finely adjusted so that thin or fragile workpieces can be

securely fixed in place for processing without any risk of their losing

their shape.

Furthermore, here too a pipe connection in the body of the clamping

element allows for the passage of oiled sealing air, so facilitating the

clamping and release. The adapter plate has been designed in such

a way that it will also fit the larger PKF 160 variant of the precision

power chuck.

Reliability makes ghost shifts possible

Four specimens of each chuck were supplied to Werder. At the milling

centre each workpiece has two pairs of chucks set up on a swivel ta-

ble. On two of these the necessary milling and drilling operations for

the axial slide be-

arings are carried

out, everything

being completely

automated, while

on the other two,

during primary

processing time,

the half-finished

workpieces are

turned around so

the reverse side

can be processed,

and new work-

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pieces are got ready for processing. This is accomplished by the Fanuc

robot, again in a completely automated way. All the components

work so reliably that unmanned ghost shifts are possible.

After the table has been swung out, making two processed work-

pieces accessible, the robot first clears the workpiece of chips wi-

th a blast of air before it is released by the chuck. Now the part is

extracted and the chuck

itself is aerated to remo-

ve any chips adhering.

Workpieces that have

been processed on the

front side are turned

around and clamped in

the chuck once more.

Completely processed

workpieces are depo-

sited by the robot on

the pallet provided.

The robot then fetches

another blank. If all the

spaces on the work-

piece pallet are taken,

the robot pushes them

into a paternoster sto-

rage system and pulls

out another pallet with

unmachined parts and

empty delivery spaces. ‘Above all the reliability with which the chucks

work makes it possible for us to carry on production in unmanned

shifts and so adhere to delivery schedules, even when dealing with

large item quantities,’ Werder’s Head of Production declares.

Adherence to schedule secures competitive advantage

This becomes particularly clear in the processing of aluminium lumi-

naire supports. Something dreamed up by a Swiss hobbyist is being

turned into a reality by the Werder company’s precision mechanics.

LUXLIGHT LED lamps and luminaires from Switzerland are currently

taking the European market by storm. In view of their low power

consumption and long service life, but above all because of their in-

tense luminosity, they are in ever greater demand. ‘This is already re-

sulting in orders running to batch sizes of 2500 or more, which have

to be delivered promptly,’ Claude Werder remarks.

As the orders are frequently intended for major construction projects

like shopping centres, warehouses or automobile dealerships, you

can understand the quantity and the urgency involved. ‘With first-

time installations or conversions our LUXLIGHT LED products, when

integrated with new or existing fittings, can achieve energy savings of

up to 70%, with a service life of as much as 50,000 hours and consi-

derable CO2 reductions,’ the founder of LUXLIGHT reports.

Besides the LED technology, the innovative element is to be seen in

the luminaire support. This comes with a connection system which

makes it possible for the luminaires to be connected and replaced

with ease. To support the luminaire, grooves have to be milled in the

aluminium ring and deburred. This is where RÖHM’s PKF precision

power chucks come into their own, working with extreme delicacy

but still securely and with maximum exactitude. Two indentations on

opposite sides of the surrounding ring are milled in each workpiece.

Pneumatically operated PKF clamping chucks from RÖHM maximise flexibility and productivity.Loading and unloading of the swivel table takes place during primary processing time.

Innovative luminaire support with connecting sys-tem. Clamping without risk of deformation brings about the desired milling results.


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Your contact at RÖHM:

Damiano Casafina

Vice Director RÖHM Spanntechnik AG, Switzerland

Tel. +41 (0)62 95630 26

Fax +41 (0)62 95630 29

[email protected]

Advantages of the pneumatically operated PKF chuck:

- Low maintenance, in view of oil mist lubrication

- Radial and axial runout accuracy < 0.003 mm

- Special clamping piston design with transmission

of force on both sides

- Operating range from 2 to 10 bar – optimises the

fi ne-tuning of the clamping force, e.g. for the clamping

of bushes and rings liable to risk of deformation

- Self-inhibiting, giving a high standard of safety in

case of pressure failure

- Long service life

- Versatile range of jaws

Then deburring is carried out with a brush. Care must be taken so

that the thin aluminium ring will not be pushed out of shape. The

automation of the entire process is currently in preparation. It should

be possible in future, if required, to dispense with human intervention

altogether.

Designing parts with the manufacturing process in mind

The project is a showcase illustration of the skills of Werder’s precision

mechanics – as in this case reliable manufacturing was not the end

of the story. The Argovian specialists initially designed the part based

on their first talks with the customer. ‘An ideal scenario,’ Stäger sa-

ys, ‘as it enabled

us to design

the workpiece

while bearing

the manufac-

turing process

in mind. That

simplifies the

production at a

later stage, and

lowers the costs

incurred by the

customer.’ And

Werder adds:

‘The sooner the

customer gets

us involved in

the process, the

better the impli-

cations for the subsequent production costs and so for the bill.’ With

almost 60 years of experience behind them, Werder’s specialists also

have the necessary equipment available. ‘And if our tailormade solu-

tion can contribute in the same way to a success story in future, we

will be willing to listen again next time round and happy to share our

experience,’ Casafina promises. Claude Werder is pleased to hear it:

‘The partnership with Röhm has turned out admirably.’ So it’s a win-

win situation all round.

The RÖHM chuck clamps the workpiece with maximum precision. The clamping force can be fine-tuned, so that even workpieces susceptible to deformation can be securely held in place.

The basic jaws with finely serrated edges and tongue and groove inter-face effect a lift of 3.2 millimetres, allowing Werder’s existing clamping jaws to be mounted on the unit.


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Responsible for the content: Mario Baur

Editorial office: Frank Heiler, Patrick Eitel, Magdalena Meiritz, Gert Lindenmayer

Design: Frank Heiler

Published by:

RÖHM GmbH, Heinrich-Röhm-Strasse 50,

89567 Sontheim/Brenz, GERMANY

Tel. 0049 73 25 – 16-0, fax 0049 73 25 – 16-510

[email protected], www.roehm.biz

Preview: trade fairs in 2012

Before the year is out RÖHM will be attending

the following trade fairs. Join us there!

- IMTS, Chicago – 10.09. – 15.09.2012

- AMB, Stuttgart – 18.09. – 22.09.2012

- Motek, Stuttgart – 08.10. – 11.10.2012

- JIMTOF, Tokyo – 01.11. – 06.11.2012

- EMAF, Oporto – 08.11. – 12.11.2012

- Prodex, Basel – 20.11. – 23.11.2012

Since 01.08.2012 the product range of the RÖHM group has been

available in Vietnam. CAP DO Industrial Equipment Co., Ltd.,

a company based in Ho Chi Minh City, will in future be acting as

Vietnam agents for RÖHM’s entire product assortment.

We wish our new partner every success!

CAP DO Industrial Equipment co., Ltd

113/8A Tran Van Du Str.,

Ward 13, Tan Binh Dist.

Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt, Vietnam

Tel. 0084 /8 / 38 10 45 33, Fax 0084 / 8 / 38 10 84 27

E-Mail: [email protected]

RÖHM branches out in Vietnam

Quick and easy to our social media offer:roehm.biz/socialnetwork/

RÖHM goes Social MediaFollowing the example of private users and B2C companies, the B2B sector is now increasingly coming to discover the benefi ts of social networking. Since the start of this year RÖHM has been represented on all important platforms. Each of them offers its own kind of advantages.

Practically anyone would agree that a company nowadays can hardly afford not to be on Facebook. Above all, company employees and customers can use RÖHM’s Facebook page in order to keep up to date and join in current discussions.Platforms like Google+ and Xing likewise encourage networking with customers, trade journals, suppliers, service providers – not to menti-on RÖHM’s own employees.The YouTube channel offers insights into the product world and ma-nufacturing process at RÖHM. Many of the videos can also be ac-cessed at RÖHM’s website or on the social networks.It is also worth taking a look at the Wikipedia page on RÖHM GmbH. This gives visitors all the information they need at a glance.

Last but not least, RÖHM’s presentations on the various networks also address the different target groups. Whether it is information about the company that interests you or you are looking for the latest news, a stimulating discussion or an entertaining video, RÖHM has something to offer in every area.


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Heinrich-Röhm-Strasse 50 | 89567 Sontheim/Brenz | GERMANY

Tel 0049 73 25 – 16-0 | Fax 0049 73 25 – 16-510

[email protected] | www.roehm.biz

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