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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 16, 2010
Eugene N. Rowe, Butler, PA (US);
Daryl L. Vettori, Saxonburg, PA (US);
Eugene N. Rowe, Butler, PA (US);
Daryl L. Vettori, Saxonburg, PA (US);
Penn United Technologies, Inc., Cabot, PA (US);
Abstract
An air-actuated clamping assembly that is quickly actuated to secure a workpiece in place during machining operations, such as on a waterjet machine. The clamping operation is completed within seconds after a workpiece is placed (for example, when used in conjunction with a waterjet machine) onto the waterjet machine slats. The system greatly minimizes set-up time, allows for an adjustable clamping force, allows for one operator to set up workpieces, keeps the workpiece firmly in place and prevents movement during the machining process, is adaptable to various waterjet brands and models, and is air-actuated so that typical 'house air' can be utilized.