Modular Fixturing Components-Information Database

Square Pallet Tooling Plate	Tooling plate for machining-center pallets. The tooling plate can be mounted on the pallets using edge (JIS Standard) as well as radial reference (DIN Standard). Figure below shows mounting of tooling plate as per both standards.
Edge Location (a)	Radial Location (b)

Square Pallet Tooling Plate

Tooling plate for machining-center pallets.

The tooling plate can be mounted on the pallets using edge (JIS Standard) as well as radial reference (DIN Standard).

Figure below shows mounting of tooling plate as per both standards.

Edge Location

(a)

Radial Location

(b)

Rectangular Pallet Tooling Plate	Tooling plate for machining-center pallets. The tooling plate can be mounted on the pallets using edge (JIS Standard) as well as radial reference (DIN Standard). Figure below shows mounting of tooling plate as per both standards.
Edge Location	Radial Location

Rectangular Pallet Tooling Plate

Tooling plate for machining-center pallets.

The tooling plate can be mounted on the pallets using edge (JIS Standard) as well as radial reference (DIN Standard).

Figure below shows mounting of tooling plate as per both standards.

Edge Location

Radial Location

Rectangular Tooling Plate

Rectangular tooling plates form the base for modular fixture. These tooling plates can be directly mounted on machine tables or can be used in standalone fixtures.

The tooling plates are located on the machine table by use of locating keys. The tool plate has 2 sets of holes, for lengthwise and widthwise mounting.

Figures below show mounting of tooling plate on the machine bed.

Round Tooling Plate

Round Tooling Plates are designed to fit round machining-center pallets and rotary machine tables.

The round tooling plates are located on the machine table by two locating pins.

figure below shows mounting of a round tooling plate on the machine table.

Window Tooling Block

Window Tooling Blocks are used for mounting the vertical tooling plates.

The tooling block can be located by two reference edges (JIS mounting) central or radial holes (DIN mounting).

Figure below shows mounting of the vertical tooling plates on the tooling block.

Vertical tooling Plate

Vertical Tooling Plate acts same as the the rectangular tooling plate with only difference that it is mounted vertically on the Window tool block.

Usually the tooling plates are used for quick change setups.

The tooling plates are mounted by locating screws at the top two corners of the tooling block.

The figure below shows the procedure for mounting the tooling plates on the tooling block

Platform Tooling Plate

Platform Tooling Plate is a raised tooling plate for machining center pallets. Allows tool access to low workpieces that would normally be below minimum spindle height on horizontal machining centers.

Figure below represents a platform tooling plate with workpience aligned for horizontal machining center.

Angle Tooling Plate

Angle Tooling Plate is used to mount the workpiece, clamps and locators perpendicular to the tooling surface. The bottom of angle tooling plate is bolted accurately to the tooling plate by means of locating screws and locating bushes.

Clamps and locators are mounted on the vertical face.

Figure below shows the application of short angle plates for clamping a part perpendicular to the base tooling plate.

Tall Angle Tooling Plate

Tall angle tooling plate

Tall angle tooling plates facilitate mounting of clamps, workpeices and locators perpendicular to the tooling surface.

The angle tooling plate is located on the base tooling plate by locating screws.

Precision Angle tooling plate

Precision Angle tooling plate:

It facilitates vertical mounting of large workpieces. ideal for horizontal machine centers.

Two sided Tooling Block

Two Sided Tooling Block provides a solid base for mounting workpieces vertically. With two sides for mounting the workpieces two sided tooling block facilitates multiple mounting.

Figures below shows mounting of the toolong block on machine center and its application.

Riser Plates

Riser plates are used to raise the level of clamps or locators from the base tooling plate to reach the workpiece. These riser plates are usually used as clamping accessories.

Figure below shows the application of riser plate/block.

Multipurpose Riser Blocks	Multipurpose Riser Blocks: Used for raising the clamps and locators above the tooling plates. These riser blocks can also used to extend certain objects beyond the edge of the tooling plate. The riser blocks can be located and mounted vertically as well as horizontally, depending upon the application and need. Adjacent figure shows the mounting of mutipurpose clamp.
	Standard Riser Block: Riser block used for elavating the workpiece, locators to a higher level.These are stackable blocks and can be used in multiple applications.

Multipurpose Riser Blocks

Multipurpose Riser Blocks:

Used for raising the clamps and locators above the tooling plates. These riser blocks can also used to extend certain objects beyond the edge of the tooling plate. The riser blocks can be located and mounted vertically as well as horizontally, depending upon the application and need.

Adjacent figure shows the mounting of mutipurpose clamp.

Standard Riser Block:

Riser block used for elavating the workpiece, locators to a higher level.These are stackable blocks and can be used in multiple applications.

Clamp Riser Block

Clamp Riser Block:

They are stackable riser blocks for mounting clamps. useful for mounting Swing Clamp Assemblies, Screw Clamp Adapters, and Toggle Clamp Adapters.

Figure belows shows a swing clamp assembly, where a swing clamp is mounted on the clamp riser block.

Single Edge Support

Edge Supports:

Edge supports allow simulataneous vertical and horizontal location. The large contact area provides an ideal support for large and heavy workpeices. The supports are alos ideal for curved workpieces.

Figure below shows edge supports used for location and support of the workpeice.

Extension Support	Extension Support: Extension Supports are used for accuarate height location of the part. The precision step can be used for edge location of the part.

Extension Support

Extension Support:

Extension Supports are used for accuarate height location of the part. The precision step can be used for edge location of the part.

Suport Cylinders

Support Cylinders are the versatile locators which can be used as locator as well for supportting a heavy workpiece.

Adjoining figure shows the application of suport cylinder.

The tall support clinder is used for locating the workpiece while the short cylinders support the workpiece.

Hexagonal Rest Pad

Heaxagonal head rest pad provides a rigid support for most of applications. The rest pad can be directly screwd into the Tooling Plate. Not very accurate but very handy for basic requirements.

Round Head Contact Bolt

Round head contact bolts are used as contact points for non standard surfaces. These contact bolts provide radial contact point for clamps and locators. The contact bolt can be directly mounted on the tooling plates of clamps.

Fixture Locating Pins

Fixture Locating Pins:

Fixture locating pins are mainly used for locating fixtures components with respect to each other. Fixture locating pins can also be used for locating workpieces over the fixture. Following figure shows use of fixture-locating pins for locating vertical tooling plate over tooling block.

Hexagonal Head Spindles/Bolts

Hexagonal Head Spindles/Bolts:

Hexagonal head bolts form standrad component of fixturing.

Serrated Adjustable Edge Clamps	Serrated Adjustable Edge Clamps: These serrated clamps are ideal for gripping sides of the workpiece to keep the top surface clear for machining. These adjustable clamps can be directly mounted on the machine table. These clamps exert horizontal as well as vertical clamping force so as to hold the workpiece securely on the machine table. The high nose variant of the edge clamp is ideal for heavy workpeices, while the low nose clamp can be used in cases where extra machining clearance is required. Figure below shows serrated adjustable clamps.
	Low nose clamp	High nose clamp

Serrated Adjustable Edge Clamps

Serrated Adjustable Edge Clamps:

These serrated clamps are ideal for gripping sides of the workpiece to keep the top surface clear for machining. These adjustable clamps can be directly mounted on the machine table. These clamps exert horizontal as well as vertical clamping force so as to hold the workpiece securely on the machine table.

The high nose variant of the edge clamp is ideal for heavy workpeices, while the low nose clamp can be used in cases where extra machining clearance is required. Figure below shows serrated adjustable clamps.

Low nose clamp

High nose clamp

Fixed Single Edge Serrated Clamp Fixed Double Edge Serrated Clamp	Fixed edge serrated clamps; These clamps are ideal for clamping the sides of workpiece so as to keep top surface clear for machining. The fixed clamps are very compact and robust and can be efficiently used in permanent fixturing. These clamps exert horizontal as well as vertical clamping force on the workpiece. High nose edge clamps can provide greater clmaping forces for heavy and large workpieces. Fixed double edge serrated clamp facilitates clamping of two parts simultaneously. Both the noses operate independant of each other. Figure below shows fixed single edge serrated clamp.
High Nose Serreted Clamps:

Fixed Single Edge Serrated Clamp

Fixed Double Edge Serrated Clamp

Fixed edge serrated clamps;

These clamps are ideal for clamping the sides of workpiece so as to keep top surface clear for machining. The fixed clamps are very compact and robust and can be efficiently used in permanent fixturing. These clamps exert horizontal as well as vertical clamping force on the workpiece. High nose edge clamps can provide greater clmaping forces for heavy and large workpieces.

Fixed double edge serrated clamp facilitates clamping of two parts simultaneously. Both the noses operate independant of each other.

Figure below shows fixed single edge serrated clamp.

High Nose Serreted Clamps:

Downthrust Backstops

Down thrust backstops:

These backstops are used in tandem with the other clamps to provide downward clamping force on the part. The serrated jaw provides secure clamping. However this is not a very precise piece of equipment and should be used only if precisise horizontal location is not required.

Figure below illustrates use of downthrust clamp.

Slotted Strap Clamps

Slotted Strap Clamps:

Slotted strap clamps are ideal for modular fixtures. The clmaps have slot, which facilitates sliding of the clamp to and fro for proper clamp placement.

Figure below shows the adjustable starp clamps.

Clamp Adapter Base	Clamp adapter Bases are used to build high rise clamps. Modular design allows stacking of multiple adapters for raising the clamps.
Clamp Riser Block	Clamp riser blocks are used for raising high rise clamps to a higher level for tall workpieces. Interlocking channels ensure that the dapters are aligned properly.
Spacer Block	Spacers are also used for raising high rise clamps but to a smaller extent. Interlocking channels ensure that the adapters and riser blocks are aligned properly.

Clamp Adapter Base

Clamp adapter Bases are used to build high rise clamps. Modular design allows stacking of multiple adapters for raising the clamps.

Clamp Riser Block

Clamp riser blocks are used for raising high rise clamps to a higher level for tall workpieces. Interlocking channels ensure that the dapters are aligned properly.

Spacer Block

Spacers are also used for raising high rise clamps but to a smaller extent. Interlocking channels ensure that the adapters and riser blocks are aligned properly.

Standard High Rise Clamp

High Rise Clamp with Tapped Hole

High Rise Clamp with Gooseneck Clamp

High Rise Clamps: High rise clamps serve as a standard solution for clamping tall workpieces.

High rise clamp with tapped hole nose has provision for mounting contact bolts.

High rise clamp with gooseneck clamp serves as special purpose clamp.

Figure below shows the application of high rise clamps stacked along with spacer blocks and base adapters.

Screw Clamp Adapter

Screw Clamp Adapter:

These are extremely useful in mounting screw clamps. The Adapter has two tapped holes at different heights for mounting the screw clamps. The tapped holes are slightly inclined so as to provide downward clamping force while clamping.

Following figure shows the ascrew clamp adater with screw clamp.

Hook Clamp	Hook Clamp: Hook Clamps are available with plain or tapped arm. The tapped arm facilitates mounting of different contact bolts.
Hook Clamp Holder

Hook Clamp

Hook Clamp:

Hook Clamps are available with plain or tapped arm. The tapped arm facilitates mounting of different contact bolts.

Hook Clamp Holder

Sideways Mounting Block:	Sideways Mounting Block: Mounting Block that allows sideways mounting of a locating pin or clamps or any other equipment. Adjacent figure shows the mounting of sideways mounting block.

Sideways Mounting Block:

Mounting Block that allows sideways mounting of a locating pin or clamps or any other equipment.

Adjacent figure shows the mounting of sideways mounting block.

V-Block Vertical	Vertical V Block used for vertical location and support of cylindrical objects.

Double Edge Support

Multipurpose Extension Support	Multipurpose Extension Support: These Extension supports have multipurpose hole, which adds versatility to its use. The support can be used in various ways as shown in the figures below

Multipurpose Extension Support

Multipurpose Extension Support:

These Extension supports have multipurpose hole, which adds versatility to its use. The support can be used in various ways as shown in the figures below

Shoulder Support Cylinder	The Shoulder Suport Cylinder acts as a precision edge locator. The ground shoulder step allows simulataneous vertical and horizontal location of the workpiece.

Relieved Support Cylinder	Relieved support cylinder is ideal for use in drilling poeration. The relieved support cylinder provides a solid support for the workpiece underneath and also allows drill clearance and chip clean out. It can be directly mounted on the tooling plate.

Relieved Support Cylinder

Relieved support cylinder is ideal for use in drilling poeration. The relieved support cylinder provides a solid support for the workpiece underneath and also allows drill clearance and chip clean out. It can be directly mounted on the tooling plate.

Riser Cylinder	Riser cylinders provide extra feight without taking a lot of additional space. The risers are ideal for mounting Hook Clamps, Heavy-Duty Screw Jacks, and Adjustable Side Stops.

Cone Shaped Rest Pad	Cone Shape Rest Pad is used for precision height location.Conical shape reduces the top surface area thus providing higher accuarcy. Useful as supports as well as side locators. Adjacent figure shows conical rest pad in fixture assembly.

Cone Shaped Rest Pad

Cone Shape Rest Pad is used for precision height location.Conical shape reduces the top surface area thus providing higher accuarcy. Useful as supports as well as side locators. Adjacent figure shows conical rest pad in fixture assembly.

Pointed Contact Bolt

Point contact bolt provides single point contact for minimizing contact area. Point contact bolt can also be directly mounted on the tooling plate as well as clamps. The pointed contact bolts can be used for clamping over holes.

Swivel Contact Bolt

Swivel ball contact bolt can be either used as a contact bolt or a rest rest pad. The swivel-ball unit is ideal for distributing pressure on curved or uneven surfaces as shown in the figurte below. These swivel contact bolts have a 20 ° swivel angle for sloped and curved surfaces.

Locating Pins

Locating pins are of two configurations; round and diamond:-

The round locating pins can be used for locating part internally as well as externally. For internal location the diameter of pin should match the size of locating hole. The locating pins can be mounted on the fixture by locating pin adapters as shown in figure below;

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Following figures show use of locating pins in fixtures.

Locating Screws

Locating Screws:

The locating screws are used in all modular fixturing systems for locating and fastening components in a modular fixture. Figure below shows basic function of locating screw.

Socket Head Cap-Screws

Socket head cap screws:

Socket head cap screws are very handy for mounting all non-locating components. These are normally used for mounting and fastening different components of modular fixture on the tooling plates.

Contact Bolt Extension

Contact Bolt Extension:

Contact Bolt Extensions are used to extend the short contact bolts like the swivel contact bolts and point contact bolts. The extensions can be stacked to increase the lenght even further. Figure below Shows the application of extensions.