A modular fixture plate system comprising:
at least one interlocking fixture plate comprising at least one of a male end and a female end, wherein the male end comprises at least one male projection and the female end comprises at least one female recess; and
a docking plate comprising at least one of at least one male projection and at least one female recess;
wherein at least one male projection or female recess of the at least one interlocking fixture plate is interlocked with a mating one of the at least one male projection or the at least one female recess of the docking plate.
B23Q 37/00 - Metal-working machines, or constructional combinations thereof, built-up from units designed so that at least some of the units can form parts of different machines or combinationsUnits therefor in so far as the feature of interchangeability is important
B23Q 3/02 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for mounting on a work-table, tool-slide, or analogous part
B25B 11/00 - Work holders or positioners not covered by groups , e.g. magnetic work holders, vacuum work holders
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Static edge finder and tool height gauge for computer numerical control (CNC) machines
A static edge finder for finding an edge of a workpiece loaded in a CNC machine, and tool height gauge for finding the height of a tool loaded in a CNC machine.
G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
B23Q 17/22 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools for indicating or measuring existing or desired position of tool or work
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Modular fixture plate system for positioning a workpiece during a manufacturing and/or inspection process
A modular fixture plate system comprising:
at least one interlocking fixture plate comprising at least one of a male end and a female end, wherein the male end comprises at least one male projection and the female end comprises at least one female recess; and
a docking plate comprising at least one of at least one male projection and at least one female recess;
wherein at least one male projection or female recess of the at least one interlocking fixture plate is interlocked with a mating one of the at least one male projection or the at least one female recess of the docking plate.
B23Q 3/02 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for mounting on a work-table, tool-slide, or analogous part
B23Q 37/00 - Metal-working machines, or constructional combinations thereof, built-up from units designed so that at least some of the units can form parts of different machines or combinationsUnits therefor in so far as the feature of interchangeability is important
precision machining machine parts, namely, modular workpiece fixture system for laser engraving comprising interlocking metal fixture plates, docking rails and clamps and accessories therefor
precision machining machine parts, namely, modular workpiece fixture system for optical and coordinate measuring machine inspections comprising interlocking metal and non-metal fixture plates, docking rails and clamps and accessories therefor
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Method and apparatus for securing a workpiece to a fixture plate using an adjustable, low-profile, light-duty workpiece clamp
wherein at least one male projection or female recess of the at least one interlocking fixture plate is interlocked with a mating one of the at least one male projection or the at least one female recess of the docking plate.
B23Q 3/02 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for mounting on a work-table, tool-slide, or analogous part
B23Q 37/00 - Metal-working machines, or constructional combinations thereof, built-up from units designed so that at least some of the units can form parts of different machines or combinationsUnits therefor in so far as the feature of interchangeability is important
A workpiece hold-down clamp for securing a workpiece to a fixture plate, the workpiece hold-down clamp comprising: a clamp post for mounting to the fixture plate; and a clamp finger which is adjustably mounted to the clamp post, wherein the clamp finger is configured for selective movement along the clamp post, and wherein the clamp finger comprises a portion for engaging the workpiece; wherein the clamp finger comprises a cantilever beam which is flexible.
B23Q 3/02 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for mounting on a work-table, tool-slide, or analogous part
B25B 5/06 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws
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Method and apparatus for securing a workpiece to a fixture plate using an adjustable, low-profile, light-duty workpiece clamp
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