Sub Plates For Machining Centers

These machines typically have four axes x y z and b which is a rotational axis that allows for machining multiple surfaces on parts.

Sub plates for machining centers.

We mill and machine tooling plates jigs die set component plates pallet fixtures and templates for quick change systems for milling machines for presses and for all types of tool die work. A basic ball lock mounting system for these machines would include. Vertical machining centers subplate alignment to the machine axes is generally done with an indicator in the machine spindle by refrerencing two subplate bushings. Bock brand locator plates qls tooling columns 5 axis quick clamping block zero point mounting system 5 axis drop lock pallet changers pull studs new quick loc pallets ball lock mounting system columns haas pre engineered ball lock fixture kits.

This kind of tooling can be purchased from standard suppliers or made by your own people. Subplates are available in one piece up to 120 x 40. Horizontal machining centers will typically have two pallets but may have a multiple pallet shuttle system. Larger areas are covered by multi section.

When you need standard or complex drilled or t slotted ground machined sub plates call on precision grinding inc. Additional locating features for positioning subplates are available if desired. Tombstonecity is the largest stocking workholding distributor in north america.