A custom-designed tooling plate for your application is naturally the ultimate solution, but the manufacturing time delay and high cost of production often mean engineers need to devise an alternate solution. Manually placed magnetic tooling posts offer a low-cost quick fix but rely heavily on the operator. Automatic pneumatic tooling pins are limited by their fixed-pitch pin positions. The solution to reusable custom support tooling is patented VacuNest™ technology. Imagine how a bean bag conforms to your shape, offering the ultimate support. VacuNest offers this same support but incorporates a vacuum membrane that will lock and hold that shape indefinitely. Release the vacuum and the VacuNest returns ready to accept set up for the next custom shape. Set up takes less than 15 seconds and the module membranes are tough, solvent resistant and ESD safe.
Available in modular strips (for use in printers, placement, or dispenser platforms) and custom bench top sizes (will support any contoured shaped assembly), VacuNest is the low cost, revolutionary solution to reusable custom support tooling.
- Highly flexible
- Easy to use
- Reusable
- Maintenance-free