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Workholding System

A Revolutionary Workholding Solution for Machining Delicate or Hard-to-Hold Parts

Blue Photon technology and workholding system is a patented, photo-activated adhesive fixturing and workholding solution that improves quality, reduces waste and saves on labor in workholding applications that have traditionally challenged precision part manufacturers. The system is ideal for:

  • High tolerance machining.
  • Delicate parts or composite materials.
  • Difficult-to-hold parts.
  • Near-net shape products.
  • Automation.

Blue Photon’s ultraviolet workholding technology frees the workpiece from clamps and eliminates the need for designing additional workholding features into the workpiece (such as lugs or dovetails). Our patented grippers along with our proprietary BlueGrip™ workholding adhesive fills a gap between the gripper head and the surface of the workpiece which can accommodate for irregular shapes and textured surfaces.

System Overview

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Blue Photon technology simplifies workholding:

  • Eliminates distortion problems common with clamping.
  • Improves cutting tool access.
  • Works with metal, ceramic, glass, composite and most plastic parts.
  • Stands up to heavy milling.
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Part # Description Application
Grippers
14130Standard Small Head-In GripperTo use with small size workpieces.
14131Corrosion Resistant Small Head-In GripperTo use with small size workpieces where deionized water is being used.
15130Standard Medium Head-In GripperTo use with small to medium size workpieces.
15131Corrosion Resistant Medium Head-In GripperTo use with small to medium size workpieces where deionized water is being used.
16160Standard Large Head-In GripperTo use with medium to large size workpieces.
16161Corrosion Resistant Large Head-In GripperTo use with medium to large size workpieces where deionized water is being used.
14230Standard Small Head-Out GripperTo use with small size workpieces.
14231Corrosion Resistant Small Head-Out GripperTo use with small size workpieces where deionized water is being used.
15230Standard Medium Head-Out GripperTo use with small to medium size workpieces.
15231Corrosion Resistant Medium Head-Out GripperTo use with small to medium size workpieces where deionized water is being used.
16260Standard Large Head-Out GripperTo hold medium to large size workpieces.
16261Corrosion Resistant Large Head-Out GripperTo use with medium to large size workpieces where deionized water is being used.
Inserts
24200Small External Insert AssemblyTo use with aluminum tooling to prevent thread galling and to allow for adjustability, use with P/N 14130/14131.
25200Medium External Insert AssemblyTo use with aluminum tooling to prevent thread galling and to allow for adjustability, use with P/N 15130/15131.
26200Large External Insert AssemblyTo use with aluminum tooling to prevent thread galling and to allow for adjustability, use with P/N 16160/16161.
24211External Fixed InsertSmall head-in gripper.
25211External Fixed InsertMedium head-in gripper.
26211External Fixed InsertLarge head-in gripper.
24219Head-In Gripper & External Fixed Insert AssemblySmall head-in gripper.
25219Head-In Gripper & External Fixed Insert AssemblyMedium head-in gripper.
26219Head-In Gripper & External Fixed Insert AssemblyLarge head-in gripper.
24100Small Internal InsertTo use with aluminum tooling to prevent thread galling while separating workpiece, use with P/N 14130/14131.
25100Medium Internal InsertTo use with aluminum tooling to prevent thread galling while separating workpiece, use with P/N 15130/15131.
26100Large Internal InsertTo use with aluminum tooling to prevent thread galling while separating workpiece, use with P/N 16160/16161.
Gripper Accessories
502003/8 Drive RatchetTo use with sockets P/N 54595 and 58595.
522001/4 Drive RatchetTo use with socket P/N 51525.
515251/4 drive 8 mm thin wall socketUse with small grippers.
545953/8 drive 12 mm thin wall socketUse with medium grippers. 
585953/8 drive 14 mm thin wall socketUse with large grippers.
525251/4 drive 10 mm deep well socket.Use with small grippers. 
555953/8 drive 13 mm deep well socket.Use with medium grippers.
565953/8 drive 16 mm deep well socket.Use with large grippers.
51330Small Shim, Stainless Steel .005" ThicknessTo adjust a gripper height while using the head-in grippers.
51430Small Shim, Stainless Steel .010" ThicknessTo adjust a gripper height while using the head-in grippers.
55330Medium Shim, Stainless Steel .005" ThicknessTo adjust a gripper height while using the head-in grippers.
55430Medium Shim, Stainless Steel .010" ThicknessTo adjust a gripper height while using the head-in grippers.
58330Large Shim, Stainless Steel .005" ThicknessTo adjust a gripper height while using the head-in grippers.
58430Large Shim, Stainless Steel .010" ThicknessTo adjust a gripper height while using the head-in grippers.
35000Hard CaseOptional hard case with foam insert and custom made slots to hold workholding kit components.
Workholding Adhesives
43200BlueGrip S2 Workholding Adhesive, 30 ccFor manual and pneumatic dispensing.
46200BlueGrip S2 Workholding Adhesive, 1 literFor automated dispensing.
43210BlueGrip S2-F Fluorescent Workholding Adhesive, 30 ccFor manual and pneumatic dispensing. High visibility under black light.
46210BlueGrip S2-F Fluorescent Workholding Adhesive, 1 literFor automated dispensing. High visibility under black light.
48300BlueGrip S3 Workholding Adhesive, 40 lb / 5 gallon pailFor automated dispensing systems.
Kits
331325Workholding KitIncludes everything you need to start using Blue Photon's workholding system: (3) Kit, (3) Medium Head-In Grippers, (1) Controller, (3) Medium Adapter & 56 mm Head Length, (2) 2-UV LED Head Assemblies and (5) Medium Gripper External Inserts.
UV LED Equipment
65449BlueCure 8 UV LED ControllerController for UV LED light heads, controls up to 8 heads.
65440BlueCure Mini 4 UV LED ControllerController for UV LED light heads, controls up to 4 heads.
52802Small Adapter with 56 mm UV LED Head AssemblyUV LED head for use with small grippers to cure BlueGrip workholding adhesive.
52803Medium Adapter with 56 mm UV LED Head AssemblyUV LED head for use with small grippers to cure BlueGrip workholding adhesive.
52804Large Adapter with 56 mm UV LED Head AssemblyUV LED head for use with small grippers to cure BlueGrip workholding adhesive.
53802Small Adapter with 85 mm UV LED Head AssemblyUV LED head for use with small grippers to cure BlueGrip workholding adhesive.
53803Medium Adapter with 85 mm UV LED Head AssemblyUV LED head for use with small grippers to cure BlueGrip workholding adhesive.
53804Large Adapter with 85 mm UV LED Head AssemblyUV LED head for use with small grippers to cure BlueGrip workholding adhesive.
52855Small adapter with 56 mm head length, 5M cable length.Provides extra cable length from the UV LED controller to the UV LED head.
52865Medium adapter with 56 mm head length, 5M cable length.Provides extra cable length from the UV LED controller to the UV LED head.
52875Large adapter with 56 mm head length, 5M cable length.Provides extra cable length from the UV LED controller to the UV LED head.
52850Small adapter with 85 mm head length, 5M cable length.Provides extra cable length from the UV LED controller to the UV LED head.
52860Medium adapter with 85 mm head length, 5M cable length.Provides extra cable length from the UV LED controller to the UV LED head.
52870Large adapter with 85 mm head length, 5M cable length.Provides extra cable length from the UV LED controller to the UV LED head.
53855Small adapter with 56 mm head length, 10M cable length.Provides extra cable length from the UV LED controller to the UV LED head.
53865Medium adapter with 56 mm head length, 10M cable length.Provides extra cable length from the UV LED controller to the UV LED head.
53875Large adapter with 56 mm head length, 10M cable length.Provides extra cable length from the UV LED controller to the UV LED head.
53850Small adapter with 85 mm head length, 10M cable length.Provides extra cable length from the UV LED controller to the UV LED head.
53860Medium adapter with 85 mm head length, 10M cable length.Provides extra cable length from the UV LED controller to the UV LED head.
53870Large adapter with 85 mm head length, 10M cable length.Provides extra cable length from the UV LED controller to the UV LED head.
5281256 mm UV LED HeadUV LED head to cure BlueGrip workholding adhesive.
5381285 mm UV LED HeadUV LED head to cure BlueGrip workholding adhesive.
5281556 mm head length, 5M cable lengthUV LED head to cure BlueGrip workholding adhesive.
5381585 mm head length, 5M cable lengthUV LED head to cure BlueGrip workholding adhesive.
5281056 mm head length, 10M cable lengthUV LED head to cure BlueGrip workholding adhesive.
5381085 mm head length, 10M cable lengthUV LED head to cure BlueGrip workholding adhesive.
51705Small AdapterTo use with UV LED head P/N 52812 or 53812.
52705Medium AdapterTo use with UV LED head P/N 52812 or 53812.
57705Large AdapterTo use with UV LED head P/N 52812 or 53812.
64850Right Angle Adapter, Standard MediumTo use when clearance issues arise in tight places, use with medium grippers.
64860Right Angle Adapter, Extended MediumTo use when clearance issues arise in tight places, use with medium grippers.
64950Right Angle Adapter, Standard LargeTo use when clearance issues arise in tight places, use with large grippers.
64960Right Angle Adapter, Extended LargeTo use when clearance issues arise in tight places, use with large grippers.
50010UV Safety GlassesGlasses offer eye protection while operating the UV LED controller.
62020Handheld RadiometerMeasures stray UV light output.
Dispensers
71906Pneumatic DispenserDigital time/pressure display adhesive dispenser.
73006High Precision DispenserFoot or PLC controlled adhesive dispenser, 30 cc.
74000Manual PlungerSyringe plunger fits into 30 cc adhesive tubes.
75880Dispenser Adapter AssemblyAdapter required to operate all automated dispensers using 30 cc adhesive tubes.
777075 Gallon Pail DispenserDispenser to fill and load cartridges and barrels with BlueGrip™ workholding adhesive.
480065 Gallon Pail ProtectorOptional pail protectors to extend seal life and reduce clean-up of BlueGrip™ workholding adhesives, 10 per box.
46600Barrel LoaderUse to fill 30 cc syringes from a 1 liter cartridge.
7584990 Degree Fitting (1/4 MPT X LL Male Female, Nylon)The 90 degree elbow fits on the end of the 1 liter cartridge to fill 30 cc syringes.
4340230 cc Syringe BarrelAmber syringe barrel with piston and label, 20 per box.
464021 Liter Cartridge BarrelAmber cartridge barrel with piston and label, 10 per box.
4370030 cc Tip CapBlue tip cap, 20 per box.
467001 Liter Tip CapBlue tip cap, 10 per box.
4380030 cc End CapBlue end cap, 20 per box.
468021 Liter End CapBlue end cap, 10 per box.
75112Fine Point Applicator18 gauge fine point applicator, 50 per box.
Cleaning Equipment
81312Heated Soak TankStainless steel heated soak tank for debonding, cleaning parts and grippers of cured adhesive.
82400Gripper Cleaning Tool AssemblyLoads in CNC machine spindle to remove cured adhesive from grippers.
82500Replacement HeadReplacement head for P/N 82400.
84750Pressurized Steam CleanerFor removal of cured adhesive from workpiece and/or grippers.
84870Heavy Duty Steam Cleaner - Approximately 6 hours of working timeHot water pressurized spray used to remove cured adhesive, stainless steel.
84880Heavy Duty Steam Cleaner - Minimum 8 hours of working timeHot water pressurized spray used to remove cured adhesive, stainless steel.
84881Heavy Duty Steam Cleaner (220V) - Minimum 8 hours of working timeHot water pressurized spray used to remove cured adhesive, stainless steel. Optional 220V available to order.
84890Heavy Duty Steam Cleaner - Full-time steamAutomatic hot water pressurized spray used to remove cured adhesive, stainless steel.
80030Aluminum Scraper & BladeCleans part and grippers of cured adhesive after heating.
860043/4" Flat Edge Plastic ScraperCleans part and grippers of cured adhesive after heating.
860057/8" Flat Edge Plastic ScraperCleans part and grippers of cured adhesive after heating.
Grip Pallets
96760150 MM Square Steel Pallet52 mm quick change receiver with up to 9 grippers and inserts.
96770150 MM Square Aluminum Pallet52 mm quick change receiver with up to 9 grippers and inserts.
96860225 MM Square Steel Pallet96 mm quick change receiver with up to 21 grippers and inserts.
96870225 MM Square Aluminum Pallet96 mm quick change receiver with up to 21 grippers and inserts.
96970300 MM Square Aluminum Pallet96 mm quick change receiver with up to 33 grippers and inserts.
90400-3Part Spacers4 per 150-, 225-, and 300-mm square pallets.
90400-5Part Spacers4 per 150-, 225-, and 300-mm square pallets.
90470-5Part Spacers4 per 150-, 225-, and 300-mm square pallets.
96500-61Clamp Stud5th Axis 52 mm pattern for 150 mm square pallet.
96500-71Clamp StudJergens 52 mm pattern for 150 mm square pallet.
96500-81Clamp StudLang 52 mm pattern for 150 mm square pallet.
96500-91Clamp StudMate 52 mm pattern for 150 mm square pallet.
96500-62Clamp Stud5th Axis 96 mm pattern for 225- and 300-mm square pallet.
96500-72Clamp StudJergens 96 mm pattern for 225- and 300-mm square pallet.
96500-82Clamp StudLang 96 mm pattern for 225- and 300-mm square pallet.
96500-92Clamp StudMate 96 mm pattern for 225- and 300-mm square pallet.
Universal Fixture
91200Universal FixtureA collection of gripper arms and locator assemblies for prototyping, one-offs and low volume parts.
Stabilizer System
98070Puck Base The unit allows for adjusting and placing the pucks as needed to stabilize the workpiece.
98077Puck Base Assembly with Small Head-In Grippers and Small External Fixed InsertsThe unit allows for adjusting and placing the pucks as needed to stabilize the workpiece.
98078Puck Base Assembly with Medium Head-In Grippers and Medium External Fixed InsertsThe unit allows for adjusting and placing the pucks as needed to stabilize the workpiece.
98079Puck Base Assembly with Large Head-In Grippers and Large External Fixed InsertsThe unit allows for adjusting and placing the pucks as needed to stabilize the workpiece.
981405-Axis Adjustable Stabilizer Base 255-305 mm (ø25.4 mm)To stabilize workpiece without drilling and tapping into the part.
981505-Axis Adjustable Stabilizer Base 400-550 mm (ø25.4 mm)To stabilize workpiece without drilling and tapping into the part.
982005-Axis Fine Adjustable Stabilizer ExtensionComponents to stabilize workpiece without drilling and tapping into the part.
98330Stabilizer Mounting Screw M12Components to stabilize workpiece without drilling and tapping into the part.
98340Stabilizer Mounting Screw M14Components to stabilize workpiece without drilling and tapping into the part.
98350Stabilizer Mounting Screw M16Components to stabilize workpiece without drilling and tapping into the part.
98360Stabilizer Mounting Screw M18Components to stabilize workpiece without drilling and tapping into the part.
98370Stabilizer Mounting Screw M20Components to stabilize workpiece without drilling and tapping into the part.
98380Stabilizer Mounting Screw M24Components to stabilize workpiece without drilling and tapping into the part.
984185-Axis Stabilizer Ball and Collar with No LocationComponents to stabilize workpiece without drilling and tapping into the part.
984195-Axis Stabilizer Ball and Collar with LocationComponents to stabilize workpiece without drilling and tapping into the part.
984295-Axis Stabilizer Ball and Collar with LocationComponents to stabilize workpiece without drilling and tapping into the part.
985005-Axis Stabilizer Ball and Collar SetComponents to stabilize workpiece without drilling and tapping into the part.
986315-Axis Stabilizer Magnetic Base (1x ball)Components to stabilize workpiece without drilling and tapping into the part.
986325-Axis Stabilizer Magnetic Bases (2x ball)Components to stabilize workpiece without drilling and tapping into the part.

Blue Photon offers fixture design and engineering! Contact our engineers for assistance in designing application solutions.