Unstable part positioning during inspection ruins coordinate measuring machine accuracy. Flexible or complex parts shift easily under probe contact, which causes costly measurement errors and wasted inspection time. CMM Clamping Fixtures solve this workholding challenge completely. These modular modular mounting systems hold workpieces securely without distorting delicate part geometries during high-speed scanning routines.

Key Features of CMM Clamping Fixtures

Quality inspectors rely on modular CMM workholding setups for several key operational benefits:

• Modular Component Design: Easily reconfigure clamps, posts, and standoffs to support parts of any shape.

• Low-Force Clamping: Soft-touch clamps and tensioners secure thin-walled parts without causing mechanical deflection.

• Maximum Probe Access: Low-profile components keep critical measurement surfaces open for touch-trigger and optical probes.

• Standardized Base Plates: Precision-grid base plates allow quick, repeatable part setups across multiple inspection shifts.

Primary Industrial Applications

Manufacturers across various high-precision industries count on these specialized fixtures for reliable quality control:

• Aerospace Machining: Secure complex turbine blades and thin sheet metal components firmly during inspection.

• Automotive Quality Control: Hold plastic interior trim, stamped panels, and engine components accurately.

• Medical Device QC: Fixture small orthopedic implants and delicate surgical instruments for repeatable scanning.

• Electronics Manufacturing: Position fragile printed circuit boards and housing enclosures without applying excessive force.

Simple Steps for Fast Fixture Setup

Follow these straightforward steps to build stable inspection setups quickly:

1. Select the Base Plate: Mount a grid plate securely onto your CMM granite table.

2. Position Support Standoffs: Thread support posts into the base plate to elevate your workpiece.

3. Place the Workpiece: Set your part gently onto the contact points to ensure flat support.

4. Apply Soft Clamping: Secure the part using light-pressure spring clamps or hold-down wire clamps.

5. Verify Clearance: Run a manual probe pass to ensure stylus paths clear all fixture posts.

Investing in high-quality CMM Clamping Fixtures speeds up part loading and ensures consistent measurement repeatability. Upgrade your metrology lab today to eliminate part movement and improve inspection throughput.

Mitutoyo offers you the full range of CMM equipment from the machine itself to probe systems, software up to clamping systems. The Fixture series “eco-fix” offer you: a quick, easy & flexible way to create fixtures, practice-oriented modular concept, time and cost-saving way to buit fixtures, easy adaption of product changes to the fixtures, leight-weight aluminium parts, strong, hardcoated and anodised parts for long life under rough conditions