Clamping System for Boring Machine
A clamping system is what holds the cylinder head or block square and still on the table of a boring machine while the spindle cuts. It is not an incidental accessory: on seat and guide work the whole point of the machine is that the cut is concentric to the guide, and a workpiece that shifts or rocks under cutting loa...
What This Machine Does
A clamping system is what holds the cylinder head or block square and still on the table of a boring machine while the spindle cuts. It is not an incidental accessory: on seat and guide work the whole point of the machine is that the cut is concentric to the guide, and a workpiece that shifts or rocks under cutting load destroys that concentricity no matter how good the spindle is. XAIMC supplies clamping systems matched to specific machine and stand combinations, so the fixture geometry, the clamping height and the table interface are correct for the machine you actually own rather than adapted to it. Four combinations are available: for S3.0 and 2.0, for S4.0 with TL120 and TL120DRO, for S4.5 with TL120 and TL120DRO, and for S4.5 with TL120CNC and TL120XL. Ordering the system that matches your stand and machine model removes the packing, shimming and improvised strapping that shops otherwise use to get a head to sit flat and stay there.
Why Buyers Choose This Machine
- Holds the cylinder head or block square and rigid so the cut stays concentric to the guide
- Supplied matched to a specific machine and stand combination instead of adapted on site
- Correct clamping height and table interface so no shimming or packing is needed
- Removes the improvised strapping and wedging that causes workpieces to shift mid-cut
- Repeatable setup between workpieces so the second head sets up as fast as the first
- Four configurations cover the S3.0 2.0 S4.0 and S4.5 stands with the TL120 machine family
Where Clamping System for Boring Machine Earns Its Place
Problems It Solves
- A workpiece that rocks under cutting load loses the seat-to-guide concentricity the machine exists to hold
- Shimming and packing a head to sit flat is slow and different every time
- Improvised strapping and wedging can release under load and damage the workpiece or the tooling
- Clamping intended for another machine or stand does not sit at the correct height or table interface
- Worn clamping components let the setup move without the operator noticing until the seat is cut wrong
Who It Is For
- Engine rebuilding workshops running XAIMC seat and guide machines
- Machine shops that take in cylinder head work as a subcontract service
- Fleet and truck workshops reconditioning their own heads
- Distributors supplying spares and accessories for XAIMC boring machines
Application Scenarios
- Clamping cylinder heads for valve seat and guide cutting on a TL120 or TL120DRO
- Holding long commercial-vehicle heads on a TL120XL or TL120CNC setup
- Setting up repeat batches of the same head where the clamping has to be identical each time
- Replacing worn or damaged clamping components on an existing machine and stand
- Equipping a second stand so setup on one head runs while the machine cuts another
Technical Detail
Technical Features
- Clamping system for S3.0 and 2.0
- Clamping system for S4.0 with TL120 and TL120DRO
- Clamping system for S4.5 with TL120 and TL120DRO
- Clamping system for S4.5 with TL120CNC and TL120XL
- Machine-specific table and stand interface
- Supplied as a matched set for the nominated machine and stand combination
Specifications
| Machine type | Workpiece clamping system for boring machines |
|---|---|
| Models | For S3.0 and 2.0; for S4.0 with TL120 / TL120DRO; for S4.5 with TL120 / TL120DRO; for S4.5 with TL120CNC / TL120XL |
| Compatible machines | TL120, TL120DRO, TL120CNC, TL120XL |
| Compatible stands | 2.0, S3.0, S4.0, S4.5 |
| Application | Holding cylinder heads and blocks for boring and seat and guide machining |
Figures above are taken from the product information we hold. Send us your application and we will confirm the exact specification for the model quoted.
How It Is Built and What Can Be Changed
Quality Control
- Clamping components checked for fit against the nominated machine and stand before dispatch
- Clamping faces inspected for flatness and squareness
- Assembly trial fitted to confirm clamping height and table interface
- Threads and clamping screws checked for free movement under load
Customisation Options
- Configuration selected for your exact stand and machine model combination
- Additional clamping sets supplied for a second stand where setup runs off-machine
- Clamping arrangement specified for the cylinder head and block types you handle
- Replacement components supplied individually for existing installations
How It Compares With the Alternatives
| Improvised clamps and packing | Shop-made clamping works until the load shifts it; a matched system sits at the correct height on the table every time |
|---|---|
| A clamping system for a different stand | Clamping made for an S3.0 stand does not set the workpiece correctly on an S4.5; the interface and height are specific to the combination |
| Manual strapping of the workpiece | Strapping can release under cutting load, which damages the workpiece and the cutting tool as well as scrapping the setup |
Running the Machine
Step 1
Confirm your machine model and stand model before ordering so the correct configuration is supplied
Step 2
Fit the clamping system to the table or stand according to the supplied arrangement
Step 3
Seat the cylinder head or block on the clamping faces and check it sits flat with no rock
Step 4
Tighten the clamps evenly so the workpiece is not distorted by uneven clamping force
Step 5
Check the workpiece has not moved after the first cut before continuing
Step 6
Re-check clamping faces for burrs and damage between batches, since they set the whole setup
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Questions About Clamping System for Boring Machine
Which clamping system do I need?
It depends on your stand and machine. Four combinations are available: S3.0 and 2.0; S4.0 with TL120 or TL120DRO; S4.5 with TL120 or TL120DRO; and S4.5 with TL120CNC or TL120XL. Send us both model numbers and we will confirm.
Will it fit a machine I already own?
Yes, provided your machine and stand are one of the listed combinations. Send us photographs of your table and stand together with the machine plate and we will check before you order.
Is it supplied with the machine or separately?
It can be ordered with a new machine or supplied separately for an existing installation. Tell us which and we will quote accordingly.
Can I order individual replacement parts?
Yes. Tell us which component is worn or damaged and your machine and stand model and we will quote the replacement.
Can it hold long commercial vehicle cylinder heads?
The S4.5 with TL120CNC and TL120XL configuration is the one used with the long-envelope machines. Tell us the longest head you work on and we will confirm.
How is it packed and shipped?
Packed for export and shipped with the machine or as a separate consignment. We quote FOB CFR or CIF; tell us your destination port.
What are your payment terms?
30 percent by T/T on order and 70 percent before shipment, or an irrevocable L/C at sight.
Request a Quote on the Clamping System for Boring Machine
Send us the work you need it to do, the voltage on your site and the port you ship to. We will come back with the model, the tooling and the lead time.