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    Fixture Plates

    Lay the foundation for your fixturing setup. These plates have a grid with evenly spaced threaded holes to install angle brackets and other fixturing components. They’re often used to help secure workpieces for measuring and inspecting. Just like a battleship gameboard, the edges are labeled with letters and numbers, making it easy to identify holes. While these lightweight plates aren’t for machining, you can use them for light fabrication jobs, such as laser marking. All can be attached to your table with clamps (not included), making them easy to remove and swap.
    Fixture Plates
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures. Fixture Plates.
    Plates with mounting holes can be bolted down on fixture tables for more stability than those held down by clamps. Make sure the grid of your plate and table align for precise measurements.
    Anodized Aluminum—Anodized aluminum plates are often used with coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and optical comparators. The coating protects them from scratches and wear, even when you’re working with heavy parts.
    Holes
    Bolt-On Mount
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Parallel
    Tolerance
    No.
    of
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No. of Mounting
    Holes
    Mounting Hole
    Style
    For Mounting
    Fastener Thread Size
    Material
    Each
    1/4"-20 Hole Thread Size
    3"3"1/2"0.025"211/2"Yes4Counterbored1/4"-20
    		Anodized Aluminum1337N170000000
    3"6"1/2"0.025"511/2"Yes4Counterbored1/4"-20
    		Anodized Aluminum1337N18000000
     

    Fixturing for Parts Inspection

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures. Fixturing for Parts Inspection.
    From towers and brackets to standoffs and supports, these components are the building blocks for your custom fixturing setup. They elevate parts so you can access a variety of angles for measuring and inspecting while protecting your measuring device from hitting the inspection table. You’ll often see them used with coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). They’re not for use in machining applications.
    Angle Brackets
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures. Fixturing for Parts Inspection, Angle Brackets.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures. Fixturing for Parts Inspection, Angle Brackets.
    Angle brackets create a 90° mounting point, so you can secure small workpieces with supports. Shorter than towers, they’re a good choice for parts that are about the size of your palm. The base bolts into your surface, so these brackets won’t budge.
    Slots
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Number
    of Holes
    Material
    Each
    1/4"-20 Hole Thread Size
    3"1"3"1 3/4"1/4"18Aluminum1337N19000000
     
    Positioners
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures. Fixturing for Parts Inspection, Positioners.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures. Fixturing for Parts Inspection, Positioners.
    Positioners secure components anywhere along the length of their slot, similar to drop-in nuts on T-slotted rails. This gives you the flexibility to install components between the threaded holes on plates, brackets, and towers.
    Slots
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Number
    of Holes
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    1/4"-20 Hole Thread Size
    3"1"1/4"1 3/4"9/32"1Steel
    		1/4"-20 Knurled Knob1637N74000000
     
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