Metrology Fixturing: Focus on Adjustables

Complex parts sometimes require more flexibility when fixturing, this is when adjustable components can aid your set-up. Learn how adjustable fixture components can benefit your set-up and how to use them in moderation to gain maximum results.

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00:00:00 [Music] creating a metrology fixture to meet the inspection requirements of a workplace can sometimes mean that fixed position components can't always be used occasionally adjustable components are needed to create a suitable fixture adjustable components can include movable slide bases adjustable height standoffs or screw pusher clamps to

00:00:35 ensure the fixturing components contact the workpiece in an exact position [Music] however having adjustable components within a metrology fixture can make reproducing a part setup extremely challenging [Music] we're a fixture is built solely using adjustable components the variation when

00:01:08 repeating the setup can be significant [Music] therefore they you should be minimized especially so setting primary fixture datums [Music] Renishaw has a selection of adjustable fixturing components designed to meet the position requirements of any part inspection slide bases are excellent for

00:01:47 achieving a precise XY location Plus adjustable height standoffs can provide the same adjustability for the set access the design of Rhenish or base plates ensure that the need for adjustables are kept to a minimum by increasing the number of threaded holes per plate improving fixturing flexibility using a combination of Rhenish or base plates and fixturing

00:02:11 components means a precise fixture can be built to suit almost all parts that is repeatable and reproducible [Music]