Vacuum Table for Ultrasonic Cutting Machines

In the process of ultrasonic machining, it's crucial that your workpiece is secured. One of the best hold down methods is with the integration of a vacuum table custom assembled for your ultrasonic machine. Systematic Automation manufactures high-precision vacuum tables (+/-.001″ flatness per linear foot) for thin materials. Our vacuum tables will ensure your workpiece is held in place for the most exact and efficient machining.

Two types of vacuum pumps are offered depending on your machining operation. Both pump types are available with separate coolant separators. High flow (rotary vane) vacuum pumps in conjunction with the vacuum table allow some vacuum leakage without losing significant vacuum force. Rotary vane pumps pull less vacuum force than diaphragm type vacuum pumps which are high vacuum force but low vacuum flow pumps. Even a small leak will greatly reduce vacuum holding power when using a diaphragm pump. However, the holding power of the vacuum table when using the diaphragm pump is maximized providing there is a proper seal between the vacuum table and the workpiece.

Sacrificial subplates with corresponding vacuum holes are available if you are machining through your workpiece. Our knowledgeable engineering department will assist you in selecting the optimal size vacuum table, type of pump best suited for your needs, and port location. Our precision vacuum tables are available with vacuum port connections from any side of the table, or at any location from the bottom of the table.

Vacuum hold down

Equipment Features

Systematic Automation super precision vacuum tables provide a flatness of +/-.001″ (.025mm) per linear foot, making it the flattest vacuum table available. Additionally, we provide an array of features and customizable options to complement the vacuum table for your ultrasonic cutting machine, such as:

  • Custom shaped vacuum tables
  • Custom designed zones with valves
  • Custom hole patterns
  • Custom bases
  • Sliding vacuum tables
  • Heated vacuum tables
  • Automatic pin registration
  • Formica table surface
  • Anodized table surface

±.001″
flatness per linear foot — thin materials held dead flat under the blade

Subplates
sacrificial subplates with matching hole patterns for cutting clear through

2 pump types
rotary vane (high flow) or diaphragm (high force) — matched to your seal and leakage

40 years
manufacturing vacuum tables in Farmington, CT · Made in USA

THIN MATERIALS, ZERO MOVEMENT

Ultrasonic cutting lives or dies on workpiece stability — a vibrating blade meeting a material that shifts even slightly means ragged edges and scrapped parts. Our tables hold thin, flexible materials dead flat across the full cut path. Cutting through the workpiece? Sacrificial subplates with corresponding vacuum holes protect the table while keeping vacuum right up to the blade. And pump choice matters here more than most processes: high-flow rotary vane pumps tolerate leakage around porous materials, while diaphragm pumps maximize holding force when the workpiece seals well — our engineers match the pump to your material so the hold is right the first time.

BUILT IN FARMINGTON, CT — TO YOUR CUTTER

vacuum table hole pattern for ultrasonic cutting
Fine hole patterns — vacuum right up to the cut line
vacuum table valve actuated zones
Valve-actuated zones — hold only where the sheet sits
different sized vacuum tables
Any size — built to your machine's envelope
vacuum pump matched to the table
Rotary vane or diaphragm — matched to your material
custom vacuum port locations
Ports from any side or the bottom
vacuum table fixture
Fixture-style holding for odd parts


TRUSTED BY THE MOST DEMANDING BUYERS IN THE WORLD

Apple
NASA
Ford
Corning
US Navy
Trek
Johnson and Johnson
Kodak
Fuji
Polaroid

SEE HOW IT’S MADE — AND HOW HARD IT HOLDS

Watch how our precision vacuum tables are manufactured at our Connecticut facility.

Hold demonstration — uniform vacuum secures the workpiece with zero movement.

WHY CUTTING OPERATIONS CHOOSE SYSTEMATIC AUTOMATION

FLATNESS GUARANTEED, NOT CLAIMED
±.001″ per linear foot, inspected and verified on every table before it ships.

MADE IN THE USA, BUILT TO YOUR CUTTER
Every table manufactured in Farmington, CT — size, hole pattern, and ports to your machine.

THE PUMP IS PART OF THE ANSWER
Rotary vane vs diaphragm, coolant separators, subplates — we spec the whole system, not just the top.

SUPPORT FROM THE TEAM THAT BUILT IT
Call after installation and you reach the engineers who made your table.

GET A CUSTOM ULTRASONIC CUTTING TABLE QUOTE
Tell us your material, thickness, and machine — we'll spec the table, subplate, and pump, and come back to you fast.

CONTACT US

or call 860-677-6400

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Value Added Services

You can also call on Systematic Automation to resurface your current vacuum table, applying our extensive knowledge in manufacturing precision vacuum tables to providing superior engineering enhancements to your current product.

At Systematic Automation, we have vast experience in providing the most cost-efficient solution for your application requirements. With our customized approach, we make sure that you get the vacuum system required for your application, without paying more than you need to.

Systematic Automation is recognized as a leading global supplier of vacuum tables, with experienced engineers providing customized solutions. We provide exceptional customer service and ongoing support to ensure success of your installation. Contact us today to learn more about our high-performance vacuum tables for ultrasonic cutting machines.

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