| | Sep 16, 2009 — Three styles of spring loaded work supports, ideal for the accurate positioning and orientation of workpieces for machining, fabrication and inspection layouts, etc., are available from Fixtureworks®. The fixturing supports are offered in four block-type sizes, five cylinder-type sizes, and three miniature versions.
The supports allow users to locate foundation pieces virtually anywhere on a fixture base where workpiece support is required—following contours, shoulders, different diameters and varying heights. They help stabilize the piece and assure that clamping devices hold secure, preventing chatter and/or deflection of parts when under loads and machine forces. The spring loaded feature of the support plunger provides cushioning as a workpiece is loaded and simplifies release and unloading operations.
The rectangular block style work supports provide from 895 to 2,020 pounds of load support capacity and feature a low profile for versatile, flexible application. The support height can be raised or lowered via rotation of a socket head cap screw while the support itself has a tapped hole to accept a replaceable contact element, reducing wear and tear on the support structure and surfaces. Supports are pre-machined with hole and counterbore for mounting from top using socket head cap screws.
The versatile cylindrical type work supports also offer load capacities from 895 up to 2,020 pounds and includes a tapped hole in the top of the plunger for use of a contact element. The cylinder series does feature a fastening stud on the bottom for tightening via hex wrench for easy, low profile mounting. A side screw is included that locks the height of the support plunger in place to bolster rigidity and accuracy of part location.
The compact miniature work supports are ideal for limited space locations as the diameters measure approximately half that of the three smallest standard size cylinder units. Designed for use in light duty operations, load capacities vary from 44, 67 and 89 pounds for the three sizes. A knurled thumb knob is provided for locking the support plunger in place after part loading, and a bottom stud with hex shoulder allows for simple fixture-plate mounting using a hex end wrench.
All three styles of spring loaded work supports are manufactured using quality alloy steel and given a black oxide finish. | |
