DockLock System

Small to large part workholding setups reportedly align and lock into position fast and accurately using Kurt’s DockLock system. The DockLock system is a fast, accurate and repeatable technology for making setup changes on all types of horizontal and vertical machining centers.

With DockLock, complicated machine setups are simplified. Vises and fixtures mount quickly and easily to the DockLock. It allows the user to instantly locate or remove the workholding from a machine, or move it offline or to another machine and/or back again in just seconds with zero-point accuracy every time. With robust holding force, the workholding locks into position and remains immobile. Heavy fixtures self-align with minimal operator effort. Once positioned, DockLock’s patented collet retention system dampens vibration tendencies in the workholding setup, ensuring workholding rigidity during the machining process.

The hydraulic DockLock models are available in sizes for light to heavy-duty applications. With repeatable mounting accuracy to ±0.0002 inch on a typical part setup, the DockLock system ensures high quality finishes, no scrap parts and substantial setup time reduction. A typical workholding setup change requiring 20 minutes using standard methods is done in less than 2 minutes with the DockLock from Kurt Workholding.

The standard, medium and heavy duty hydraulic models have a retention force of 9000 lbs per locking cylinder (40,000 Newtons). The heaviest duty models have a retention force of 20,000 lbs (90,000 Newtons).

Additional DockLock features include top-down design making the fixture handling process fast and easy. With the optional air-blast system, the system is easy to keep free of chips and coolant. Also, the system’s rugged design requires minimal maintenance and ensures long life through repeated use.