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.
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.
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Holes | Bolt-On Mount | |||||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | 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" | 21 | 1/2" | Yes | 4 | Counterbored | 1/4"-20 | Anodized Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3" | 6" | 1/2" | 0.025" | 51 | 1/2" | Yes | 4 | Counterbored | 1/4"-20 | Anodized Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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 | ||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Lg. | Wd. | No. of Holes | Material | Each | |
1/4"-20 Hole Thread Size | ||||||||
| 3" | 1" | 3" | 1 3/4" | 1/4" | 18 | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
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.
Slot | |||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Lg. | Wd. | No. of Holes | Material | Includes | Each | |
1/4"-20 Hole Thread Size | |||||||||
| 3" | 1" | 1/4" | 1 3/4" | 9/32" | 1 | Steel | 1/4"-20 Knurled Knob | 0000000 | 000000 |