B-Top Contents General ........................ 7 1.1 Information about this manual ..............7 1.2 Key to symbols .................... 7 1.3 Definition of terms ..................8 1.3.1 Release setting ................8 1.3.2 Complete clamping reserve ............8 1.4 Limitation of liability ..................9 1.5 Copyright .....................
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B-Top 4.3.1 Integrated liner ................27 4.4 Special aids ....................27 4.4.1 Release key ................. 27 4.4.2 Assembly key ................27 Use and limits of use ..................28 5.1 Use......................28 5.2 Limits of use ....................28 5.2.1 Nomenclature ................28 5.2.2 Calculation of jaw centrifugal forces ..........
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B-Top 8.2 Checking the total stroke ................65 8.3 Tests ......................66 8.4 Workpiece ....................67 8.5 Procedure after a collision ................. 68 Activities after end of production ............... 69 Removal ......................70 10.1 Safe removal ..................... 70 10.2 Preparing the machine for removal ............72 10.3 Removal of the clamping element .............
B-Top General 1 General 1.1 Information about this manual This manual enables you to work safely and efficiently with the product. This manual is part of the product and must be kept in a lo- cation directly beside the product that is accessible to the personnel at all times.
B-Top General Tips and INFORMATION recommendations … highlights useful tips and recommendations as well as information for efficient and problem-free opera- tion. … refers to other documents relating to personal and general safety. Warning symbols may appear on the product or its compo- nents.
B-Top General 1.4 Limitation of liability All details and notices in this manual were compiled with due reference to applicable standards and specifications, state- of-the-art technology and our many years of expertise and experience. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage arising from any of the following: Non-compliance with this manual ...
B-Top General 1.7 Spare parts and accessories WARNING Serious injuries can be caused by incorrect or de- fective spare parts! Always use genuine spare parts made by the orig- inal manufacturer. WARNING Serious injuries can be caused by incorrect or de- fective clamping elements! Always use genuine clamping elements made by ...
No modifications must be made to the product. The operator is wholly and solely responsible for any resultant personal injury and/or damage to materials. Excepted from this are changing parts that HAINBUCH ap- proved explicitly for autonomous machining, but specified limits must never be exceeded.
B-Top Safety 2.2 Personnel requirements WARNING Serious injuries caused by incorrect handling of the product by insufficiently skilled or trained per- sonnel! All activities must be performed by skilled staff from the relevant specialist field. WARNING Serious injuries caused by unauthorized presence of unauthorized personnel in the working area! Keep unauthorized people away from the working ...
B-Top Safety Electricians Electricians are trained in the specific task profile for which they are employed, and are familiar with the relevant stand- ards and legislative provisions. Due to their vocational training and experience, electricians can work on electrical systems and can independently iden- tify and avoid potential hazards.
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B-Top Safety DANGER Serious injuries caused by misuse of the product! Only in a CE-compliant machine tool with a sepa- rating set of guards. Only use for the type of use indicated [see »Use« chapter]. Only skilled staff from the appropriate specialist ...
B-Top Safety If the product is used on machines, workpieces and/or changing parts for which it is not intended. 2.4 Personal protective equipment During work, it is essential to wear personal protective equip- ment to minimize the health hazards. Always wear the required personal protective equipment when working on any given job.
B-Top Safety Hard hat To protect against falling and projectile parts and materials. 2.5 Particular hazards The following section names residual risks resulting from the installation of the product in a machine tool. In all cases, the residual risks detected during a risk assessment of the ma- chine tool need to be named by the operator.
B-Top Safety Insufficient workpiece WARNING clamping Serious injuries caused by breakage of individual components of the product when actuating force is too high! Check actuating force on a regular basis and ad- just if necessary. Sharp-edged parts WARNING Serious cut injuries caused by sharp-edged parts and burrs! All installation of individual parts must be per- ...
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B-Top Safety WARNING Serious injuries caused by snagging body parts on the rotating machine spindle! Never reach into the product while the machine spindle is still rotating. Before working on the product, ensure that the machine spindle is unable to start up. WARNING Serious injuries caused by reaching into slots and bores!
B-Top Safety NOTE Serious damage to materials / the machine tool / the product caused by workpieces being ejected centrifugally if clamping is released while they are still rotating! Never release the clamping of the workpiece while it is still rotating. NOTE Damage to materials caused by untightening the wrong screws!
B-Top Safety 2.8 Functionality WARNING Serious injuries caused by severe contamination of the product! Always comply with the cleaning instructions and intervals [see »Cleaning« chapter]. 2.9 Environmental protection NOTE Substantial damage to the environment can result from non-compliant handling or incorrect dis- posal of environmentally hazardous substances! If environmentally hazardous substances enter ...
B-Top Technical data 3 Technical data 3.1 General information 48.5- 3.0- Capture data 4000 45.5 6.3/1 65.7 20.2 [see »Calcula- tion of jaw cen- 74.3- 3.0- trifugal forces« 3600 71.3 6.3/1 91.5 20.2 chapter]. Table 1: Technical data 3.2 Performance values NOTE Material damage to the products use and/or to the machine tool caused by exceeding the maximum...
B-Top Technical data 3.3 Balancing quality The product is balanced before leaving the factory [balanc- ing quality - see »General information« chapter]. DANGER Serious injuries caused by parts being ejected centrifugally if products are not balanced cor- rectly! Do not clamp rotationally symmetrical work- ...
(OD) of the chuck. Here, the chuck is in perfect condition and is lubricated with HAINBUCH special grease. These diagrams cease to be valid if changes are made to one or more of these requirements.
B-Top Technical data 3.6 Operating conditions Indication Value Unit Ambient temperature range 15 - 60 °C ≤ 80 Workpiece temperature °C ≤ 80 Humidity Table 2: Operating conditions 3.7 Type designation The type designation is on the product and it includes the following indications: Manufacturer ...
B-Top Layout and function 4 Layout and function 4.1 Overview and brief description Spindle flange Functional unit Base jaw [clamping ele- ment kit] Integrated liner Top jaw [clamping ele- ment kit] The clamping device covers a big range of clamping diame- ters.
B-Top Layout and function 4.2 Accessories required 4.2.1 Spindle flange The spindle flange helps to adapt the clamping device to suit the machine tool. Depending on the scope of delivery, the spindle flange can either be supplied with the unit or provided by the customer. 4.2.2 Drawtube adapter The drawtube adapter serves as a connector between the drawtube on the machine tool and the clamping device and,...
B-Top Use and limits of use 5 Use and limits of use 5.1 Use The product is a clamping device that may only be used to clamp a rotationally symmetrical workpiece to enable it to be machined. As well as for its general field of application, this product was designed and developed for use, when necessary, in a specific and documented application [see clamping situa- tion drawing or order confirmation].
B-Top Use and limits of use Brief de- Unit Explanation signation −1 Speed Center of gravity spacing of jaw Cen- ter of gravity spacing of jaw Center of gravity radius Center of gravity spacing between top ...
B-Top Use and limits of use 5.2.3 Calculation of the required clamping force at a given rotational speed The initial clamping force is the total force applied to the 0 workpiece through the chucks when the clamping device is actuated radially while stationary.
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B-Top Use and limits of use From this, the initial clamping force while stationary can be derived: = ∗ ( ± )[] 0 (+) for clamping from outside inwards (-) for clamping from inside outwards NOTE Material damage to the clamping device and ma- chine tool caused by exceeding the clamping...
B-Top Use and limits of use 5.2.4 Sample calculation Required initial clamping force for a given rotational speed n The following data are known for the machining task: Clamping from outside inwards [application-specific] Machining force = 3000 [application-specific] ...
B-Top Use and limits of use Now the total centrifugal force can be calculated. ∗ ∗ 1200 = ∑ ∗ ( = 2.668 ∗ ( = 42131 Initial clamping force while stationary: ) = 1.5 ∗...
B-Top Use and limits of use 5.2.6 Sample calculation Permitted speed for a given effective clamping force The following data are known from the previous calculation: Initial clamping force while stationary = 17723 0 Machining force for the machining task = 3000...
B-Top Transport, packaging, storage 6 Transport, packaging, storage 6.1 Safety, transport, packaging, storage WARNING High level of physical strain due to the weight of the product or of its components if not trans- ported properly! From a weight of 10 kg, use appropriate transport ...
B-Top Transport, packaging, storage NOTE Damage to materials caused by falling parts if transported incorrectly! Ensure that the product cannot roll away or fall. Place on a non-slip surface. When using lifting gear, use appropriate load- bearing equipment and lifting tackle. 6.2 Symbols on the packaging Fragile Designates packaging items with fragile or breakable con-...
B-Top Transport, packaging, storage 6.4 Unpacking and internal transportation The total weight of the product depends on its size. Depending on the weight involved, it may be necessary to use lifting gear to lift the product or its components out of the packaging safely, to transport them and to position and in- stall them in the machine tool or on the machine table.
B-Top Transport, packaging, storage 6.6 Storage INFORMATION The packaged items may display information relating to storage and readmission to storage that extend be- yond the scope of these requirements. Pay attention to these notices. Store packaged items under the following conditions: Safe for storage.
B-Top Installation 7 Installation 7.1 Installation safety WARNING Serious injuries caused by unskilled staff during installation / removal! Installation and removal must be performed by skilled staff from the relevant specialist field. WARNING Serious injuries can be caused if the machine tool starts up accidentally! Set the machine tool into set-up mode.
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B-Top Installation WARNING Serious head injuries caused by bending into the working area of the machine! Only ever bend into the working area of the ma- chine if there are no cutting tools or sharp objects in it, or if these are covered. Never move body parts under parts in the working ...
Damage to materials caused by defective screw tightening torques! To secure the product to the machine, pay attention to the values specified by HAINBUCH and by the machine manufacturer for screw tightening torques. If the machine manufacturer stipulates different values, you must consult HAINBUCH.
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B-Top Installation Product The following table lists the screw tightening torques for se- curing the product to a machine tool. Tightening torque at screw quality [Nm] Thread designation 10.9 1050 1500 Table 4: Screw tightening torques Order hotline +49 7144.907-333...
B-Top Installation Top jaws The following table lists the screw tightening torques for se- curing the top jaws to the product. Tightening torque at screw quality [Nm] Thread designation 12.9 Table 5: Screw tightening torques 7.4 Preparation of the machine for installation Set the machine into set-up mode.
B-Top Installation 7.5 Installation of the product Spindle flange Fixing screws on spindle flange Drawtube adapter Retaining ring Tension sleeve Chuck piston Functional unit Fixing screws, function unit Base jaws Integrated liner H1 Fixing screws on integrated liner Test surface, axial run-out, spindle flange Test surface, face run-out, spindle flange Test surface, axial run-out, functional unit Test surface, face run-out, functional unit...
B-Top Installation 7.5.2 Preparation of the product The product is supplied in assembled condition. The following preparatory steps are needed to install the product. Move the base jaws to the outermost marker line [see »Base jaw position«]. Unfasten and remove the fixing screws on the integrated liner.
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B-Top Installation Use the forcing thread to force the integrated liner out of the functional unit, then pull out the entire unit. Unfasten and remove the fixing screws on the functional unit. Order hotline +49 7144.907-333...
B-Top Installation Take down the functional unit from the spindle flange. 7.5.3 Installation of the drawtube adapter INFORMATION Depending on the geometry of the drawtube adapter, it must be installed either on the machine drawtube or in the functional unit. Screw the drawtube adapter into the functional unit us- ing its thread or screw it to the machine drawtube and tighten it down.
B-Top Installation 7.5.4 Installation of a spindle flange that cannot be aligned Attach any lifting gear that may be required. If necessary, fit the mounting aid onto a vertically sus- pended spindle. INFORMATION The positioning block on the machine spindle and the positioning bore in the spindle flange can be used for positioning.
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B-Top Installation Unfasten and remove any lifting gear that may have been required. Remove the mounting aid on a vertically suspended spindle if one was used. Check face run-out on the test surface of the spindle flange [ideally ≤ 0.005 mm]. Check axial run-out on the test surface of the spindle flange [ideally ≤...
B-Top Installation 7.5.5 Installation of a spindle flange that can be aligned Attach any lifting gear that may be required. If necessary, fit the mounting aid onto a vertically sus- pended spindle. INFORMATION The positioning block on the machine spindle and the positioning bore in the spindle flange can be used for positioning.
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B-Top Installation Unfasten and remove any lifting gear that may have been required. Remove the mounting aid on a vertically suspended spindle if one was used. Check the face run-out on the test surface of the spindle flange [ideally ≤ 0.005 mm] and, if necessary, correct carefully with a plastic hammer.
B-Top Installation 7.5.6 Installation of the functional unit of an alignable clamping device Attach any lifting gear that may be required. If necessary, fit the mounting aid onto a vertically sus- pended spindle. Move the machine drawtube to the front limit stop. R1 Chuck piston in furthest forward position R2 R2=R1-0.3 mm [maxi-...
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B-Top Installation Fit the functional unit on the spindle flange until the hole patterns on spindle flange and functional unit are aligned. With an assembly key, screw the rotatable tension liner firmly home on the machine drawtube. Order hotline +49 7144.907-333...
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B-Top Installation Screw in the fixing screws on the functional unit and tighten them gently. Unfasten and remove any lifting gear that may have been required. Remove the mounting aid on a vertically suspended spindle if one was used. Check the face run-out on the test surface of the func- tional unit [ideally ≤...
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B-Top Installation Whenever the face run-out is greater than the maximum per- mitted value: 12. Remove the functional unit. 13. Clean the locating face and the mating faces of the spin- dle flange and the functional unit. 14. If there is a burr or slight damage, rub down the locating face of the spindle flange or the functional unit gently with an oil stone.
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B-Top Installation 19. Screw in the clamping ring fixing screws on the liner and tighten them to the specified tightening torque [see »Screw tightening torques« chapter]. 20. Use the release key to unlock the tapered rods and move the base chuck as indicated by the lettering, or into the jaw guide on the functional unit.
B-Top Installation 7.6 Installation of the clamping element Release pin Base jaws Top jaws C1 Fixing screws on top jaw As described in the »Preparation of the machine for in- stallation« chapter, prepare for the following steps. Special aids needed: Release key ...
B-Top Installation 7.6.1 Position of base chucks Move the clamping device into release position. Base chuck Marker line INFORMATION A marker line is drawn between the jaw guides on the flat side of the clamping device with helps to position the base chuck and/or block chucks.
B-Top Installation 7.6.2 Replacement of jaw chuck Move the clamping device into release position. INFORMATION For safety reasons, the teeth on the base chucks are not in mesh in release position to prevent the base chucks from dropping out. Use the release key to release the release pin in the jaw. INFORMATION The release key cannot be removed in this position.
B-Top Installation Install the jaw and slide it to the desired diameter. Rotate the release key until the serrations on the jaw chuck mesh with those in the jaw. Remove the release key. Also replace the other jaws as described. 7.6.3 Installation of jaws with base chucks Clean the contact surfaces on the base chuck and the top-mounted chuck.
B-Top Installation Screw in the top chuck fixing screws and tighten to the specified tightening torque [see »Screw tightening tor- ques« chapter]. Install the other top chucks as described. 7.6.4 Installation of jaws without base chucks Unlock the wedge rod with the release key. Order hotline +49 7144.907-333...
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B-Top Installation Remove the base chuck. Clean the jaw guide with a cloth. Clean the contact surfaces on the jaw. Install the jaw up to the marker line. Order hotline +49 7144.907-333...
B-Top Installation Rotate the release key until the serrations on the jaw chuck mesh with those in the jaw. Remove the release key. Install the other jaws as described. 7.6.5 Unscrewing and removing the jaws For ultimate standard of repeatability, the unscrew the jaws in the jaw chuck at clamping pressure, or grind them out.
B-Top Commissioning 8 Commissioning For commissioning purposes, set the operating pressure to the permitted, established machining value. The machine tool must not start up until full operating pres- sure has built up. 8.1 Commissioning safety DANGER Serious injuries caused by workpieces being ejected centrifugally or dropping out if clamping force is insufficient! Workpiece blanks must not be outside the clamp-...
B-Top Commissioning NOTE Damage to components caused by cooling lubri- cants with sufficient levels of corrosion inhibitor! The components made of steel materials must be protected before the usual oxidation process. Only ever use cooling lubricants with sufficient levels of corrosion inhibitor.
B-Top Commissioning figure must then be equal to or greater than the nominal total stroke. For the radial nominal total stroke, the values of radial clamp- ing reserve and radial opening stroke must be added to- gether [see »General inforamtion« chapter]. 8.3 Tests NOTE Serious damage to, or destruction of, the machine...
B-Top Commissioning 8.4 Workpiece DANGER Serious injuries caused by parts being ejected centrifugally if level of workpiece clamping is in- sufficient! Never utilize the full clamping reserve. Do not exceed the permitted maximum clamping reserve stroke. The remaining clamping reserve must always be ...
B-Top Commissioning 8.5 Procedure after a collision In the event of a collision, the product and its components must be checked for cracks and damage before being used again. For this, remove the product from the machine [see »Re- moval of the product« chapter] and dismantle it [for level of disassembly, see »Cleaning«...
B-Top Activities after end of production 9 Activities after end of production Switch off machine tool and secure it to prevent it from being switched back on. Open the safety door / hood. WARNING Eye injuries and cuts caused by failure to wear protective clothing during cleaning operation! Never use compressed air to clean the product.
B-Top Removal 10 Removal If a break in production occurs that lasts for more than three days, the product must be removed and stored safely in ac- cordance with manufacturer's stipulations [see »Transport, packaging, storage« chapter]. 10.1 Safe removal WARNING Serious injuries caused by unskilled staff during installation / removal! Installation and removal must be performed by...
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B-Top Removal WARNING Serious crushing injuries caused by improper ma- chine movement during installation or removal! Machine movements are only permitted in set-up mode during installation and removal. Never reach into a gap. Pay attention to the gap dimensions of moving ...
B-Top Removal NOTE Damage to materials caused by prohibited move- ment of the chuck piston! Do not move the chuck piston if the release key is located in one of the release pins. INFORMATION If necessary, use any forcing / extraction threads in the components of the product, changing parts or clamping elements.
B-Top Removal 10.3 Removal of the clamping element Release pin Base jaws Top jaws C1 Fixing screws on top jaw Special aids needed: Release key As described in the »Preparing the machine for re- moval« chapter, prepare for the following steps. Order hotline +49 7144.907-333...
B-Top Removal 10.3.1 Removal of jaw chucks with base chuck Unfasten and remove the fixing screws on the top chuck. Remove the top chuck. Remove the other top chucks as described. Order hotline +49 7144.907-333...
B-Top Removal 10.3.2 Removal of jaw chucks without base chuck Unlock the wedge rod with the release key. Pull the jaw outwards to remove it from the groove. Order hotline +49 7144.907-333...
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B-Top Removal Install the base chuck up to the outermost marker line. Rotate the release key until the serrations on the jaw chuck mesh with those in the jaw. Remove the release key. Remove the other jaws as described. Order hotline +49 7144.907-333...
B-Top Removal 10.4 Removal of the product Spindle flange Fixing screws on spindle flange Drawtube adapter Retaining ring Tension sleeve Chuck piston Functional unit Fixing screws, function unit Base jaws Integrated liner H1 Fixing screws on integrated liner Test surface, axial run-out, spindle flange Test surface, face run-out, spindle flange Test surface, axial run-out, functional unit Test surface, face run-out, functional unit...
B-Top Removal 10.4.1 Removal of the functional unit Attach any lifting gear that may be required. If necessary, fit the mounting aid onto a vertically sus- pended spindle. Move the machine drawtube to the front limit stop. Move the base jaws to the outermost marker line [see »Base jaw position«].
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B-Top Removal With an assembly key, unscrew and remove the rotata- ble tension liner from the machine drawtube. Unfasten and remove the fixing screws on the functional unit. Order hotline +49 7144.907-333...
B-Top Removal Take down the functional unit from the spindle flange. 10.4.2 Removal of the spindle flange Attach any lifting gear that may be required. If necessary, fit the mounting aid onto a vertically sus- pended spindle. Unfasten and remove the fixing screws on the spindle flange.
B-Top Removal Take down the spindle flange from the machine spindle. 10.4.3 Removal of the drawtube adapter If the drawtube adapter was mounted on the machine drawtube, use its thread to unscrew and remove it from the machine drawtube. Order hotline +49 7144.907-333...
B-Top Maintenance 11 Maintenance 11.1 Maintenance safety WARNING Serious injuries caused by parts being ejected centrifugally after a loss of clamping power! Maintain the maintenance and cleaning intervals of the product at all times. It is essential to check the maintenance status of ...
B-Top Maintenance Interval Maintenance work Check that the retaining ring is firmly seated six-monthly or after 1200 operating hours* Lubricate the product [see »Lubricating the product« chapter] with storage See »Storage« chapter depending upon which stipulation is achieved first Table 6: Maintenance table 11.3 Cleaning Chuck body...
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B-Top Maintenance WARNING Eye injuries and cuts caused by failure to wear protective clothing during cleaning operation! Never use compressed air to clean the product. Also wear the following items of personal protec- tive equipment, in addition to the basic equip- ment: NOTE Damage to seals caused by the wrong solvent!
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B-Top Maintenance NOTE Damage to materials caused by incorrect Removal of the product! More extensive disassembly than shown on the exploded drawing is prohibited. Dismantle the product as shown on the exploded draw- ing. Clean all oil and grease residues off all components with an ester-free, non-polar, soft, lint-free cloth and check for visible signs of damage.
B-Top Maintenance 11.4 Visual inspection Perform a daily visual inspection of the product to identify any damage to the product at an early stage. Check the product for cracks and damage, in particular on the clamping and end-stop surfaces. A check is also required to ensure that all fixing screws are tightened down.
Furthermore, there must be no particles of dirt in the grease because these cause an operational malfunc- tion if they come between two interference fit surfaces. For this, the following lubricants are recommended: GP 355 universal grease [see the HAINBUCH product catalogue] Alternatively: Product designa- Lubricants Manufacturer...
B-Top Disposal 12 Disposal If no agreement exists for return or disposal, send disman- tled components off for recycling. NOTE Substantial damage to the environment can result from incorrect disposal of environmentally haz- ardous substances! Lubricants, auxiliary materials and operating flu- ...
B-Top Faults 13 Faults The following chapter describes possible causes for faults, and the work involved in remedial action. If multiple faults occur, shorten the maintenance intervals in accordance with actual load levels. Contact the manufacturer if faults occur that cannot be rem- edied by following these instructions [see »Contact«...
B-Top Faults 13.2 Fault table Fault Possible cause Remedial action Remedied by Remove and clean the clamping Dirt in the parts in elements, and remove, dismantle Skilled specia- the power flow and clean the clamping device if list necessary Incorrect axial strokes in the Defective drawtube Discussion with the manufacturer...
B-Top Faults Fault Possible cause Remedial action Remedied by Check the workpiece material Reduce the clamping force to the Clamping force is level applicable for the clamping too high device and the workpiece Incorrect type of Use a suitable clamping element clamping element Dirty clamping ele- Clean the clamping element...
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