IMA CNC Spare Parts

Verify items in the IMA CNC collection individually

This IMA CNC collection contains a small set of vacuum pads, cups and sponges and a tool-holder fork. The live list names some cups as Biesse Rover products, so the IMA collection heading does not mean that every listing is compatible with an IMA machine. Do not order a CNC spare part based only on a page heading, a general function or having seen a similar piece on another machine. Check the exact product name, image, dimensions and OEM or supplier code for each listing. The relationship to your IMA machine is not established until the catalogue reference matches its full model, serial number, production year and installed table or tool magazine.

Compare the vacuum pad mounting face

A vacuum pad is one of the contact surfaces beneath a workpiece; different pads vary in outside size, height, base connection and vacuum inlet. The collection includes entries named as 115 by 80 mm or 115. Confirm those terms in the product detail and image: a first number in a catalog name does not always mean diameter or width. Measure mounting-hole centers, any locking tab, groove width and direction on the support. The seal cross-section and contact area can also affect fit independently of the body dimensions. Photograph the position on the table, neighboring pads and direction of the vacuum line before removal. Label the exact location if one pod uses several sizes.

Distinguish cups, seals and sponges

The words cup, pad, sponge and vacuum rubber are sometimes used loosely in conversation, but the product listings can describe different construction and mounting methods. A cup can have a body, vacuum port and seal channel; a pad may be defined by its contact surface on a separate support; a sponge is distinguished by its cross-section and compressible working height. If a product name carries a Biesse Rover reference, do not reinterpret it as IMA compatibility. Photograph the old component from all sides, measure it against a flat reference and compare it with the machine drawing. Where the listing describes a full, half or quarter perimeter, confirm the part’s orientation on the actual table. Similar-looking seals may use different grooves or bases.

Opening and fastening details for a tool-holder fork

A tool-holder fork is a mechanical element that supports a toolholder in its parked position in a CNC magazine. To identify a replacement, measure the inside opening, fork mouth, retention depth, body height, mounting holes and station spacing on the machine. Check the holder standard, tool diameter and magazine model in the maintenance documentation. A product appearing in an IMA collection, or on another IMA machine, does not by itself show that it matches the same revision. If a fork is cracked, spread or crushed, authorized maintenance staff should decide whether the machine can operate safely. After replacement, verify magazine and tool movement under the maker’s procedure; physical insertion alone does not confirm correct positioning.

Clarify the Biesse Rover references in the list

The live product names include Biesse Rover 29 mm and 74 mm cups, with quarter or half shapes. These are actual catalogue listings, but IMA cross-compatibility cannot be determined from the names. If you are sourcing for an IMA machine, locate the old cup’s code and the machine catalogue number. Do not claim IMA compatibility for an item named as a Rover part unless a machine drawing, verified alternate part number or full dimensional and connection match supports it. The way a product is grouped on a collection page is not technical cross-reference data. Pass the listing name exactly to the purchasing team and flag the different brand reference so the request receives the right technical review.

What technical information to provide

Send a readable photo of the machine plate with its manufacturer, full model and serial number. Production year, table or pod style, vacuum zone, magazine type and any previous changes complete the record. Preserve every character in an old part code. If no code is readable, list caliper measurements for the outside size, height, opening, hole spacing and connection. For vacuum products, include top, underside and side views; for a fork, a close-up plus a wider image of the magazine position. A parts-catalogue drawing and position number are especially useful. Record which side or pod uses the part, the quantity needed and how the issue was observed. Mark an unknown measurement as unverified rather than estimating it.

Separate vacuum-hold symptoms from their causes

A workholding issue can involve more than a pad or sponge. Channel contamination, a loose connection, valve state, zone selection, surface damage, pump condition and workpiece geometry should be considered together. A visible trace of air leakage can be recorded, but it does not alone establish pump performance. Note the CNC program, panel shape and pod position where the event occurs. If the issue continues after replacing a component, reassess the first hypothesis and review the machine’s maintenance records. Authorized personnel should perform vacuum-system maintenance and isolation under the machine maker’s instructions. Collection copy can help identify candidate parts; it cannot remotely determine whether the equipment is safe or diagnose a machine fault.

Compare related collections with care

The [general CNC spare-parts collection](/en/collections/cnc-yedek-parca) shows broader groups for vacuum and tool holding. [Biesse Rover parts](/en/collections/biesse-rover-yedek-parca), [SCM / Morbidelli CNC](/en/collections/scm-morbidelli-cnc-yedek-parca), [Homag / Weeke CNC](/en/collections/homag-weeke-cnc-yedek-parca) and [Intermac CNC](/en/collections/intermac-cnc-yedek-parca) carry other brand references. Browsing between these pages is useful for comparison; a similar name or shared cup dimension does not confirm an IMA mounting. Compare the product detail with the machine documentation. In a quote or order note, include the code, machine model and serial, drawing position and any unresolved points. Keep a brand cross-reference marked as pending until the catalogue match has been checked.

Use the IMA collection as a search starting point

A short list does not mean that all vacuum or tool-magazine spares for IMA machines are represented. Some product names show Biesse Rover references while other items use general vacuum-pad or fork descriptions. If an IMA catalogue number is missing, measure the connection to the installed part and machine pod, table or magazine instead of choosing the closest-looking item. Include the exact collection product name, machine plate and open compatibility question in the purchase request. If a manufacturer document or drawing does not show a match, retain the item as a candidate. This distinction helps avoid merging vacuum cups for different machines under one IMA stock code.

Related parts collections

For items listed in IMA CNC parts, compare related part types in CNC spare parts · Biesse Rover CNC parts · Homag / Weeke CNC parts. Check the model, connection and full part reference separately for each product.