Routsis Training announces the release of its new online training courses on Automation and Robotics for Scientific Molding. Productivity, efficiency and labor savings are all justified benefits that a company of any size can experience when using the appropriate robotics and automation. The two new, full-length training programs produced by Routsis Training will provide participants with […]
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November 2016
How is Clamp Tonnage Adjusted?
There are two types of systems used to generate tonnage, Hydraulic Cylinders and Toggle Linkage Systems. Many toggle systems used hydraulic cylinders to actuate them, but the actual tonnage is applied through the mechanical advantage of the linkage system. Question: How is clamp tonnage adjusted? My Response: On a toggle clamp, the tonnage is generated […]