September 01, 2014
Carr Lane Manufacturing is introducing a new system of tooling blocks and fixture plates for quick fixturing change on horizontal machining centers. Create fixturing on inexpensive fixture plates rather than dedicating a complete new tombstone to each new job.
Changeover is in seconds with repeatability of 0.0004". Carr Lock components can be ordered alone or in complete kits.
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Related Glossary Terms
- centers
centers
Cone-shaped pins that support a workpiece by one or two ends during machining. The centers fit into holes drilled in the workpiece ends. Centers that turn with the workpiece are called “live” centers; those that do not are called “dead” centers.
- fixture
fixture
Device, often made in-house, that holds a specific workpiece. See jig; modular fixturing.
