The disclosed clamp device for clamping blank pieces may comprise a
mounting table, first and second clamping units, positioning units, and
lock units. The mounting table is for placing thereon first and second
blank pieces. The first and second clamping units have respective clamp
plates that are able to be put on the first and second blank pieces while
permitting a guided movement of the first and second blank pieces on the
mounting table. The positioning units move the first and second blank
pieces to establish a positioning of the first and second blank pieces on
the mounting table. The lock units apply a given force to the first and
second clamp plates to lock the first and second blank pieces.