Sub Plates For Machining Centers

Sub plates and component tooling dramatically simplify the hard and fixed task of making workholding setups on machining centers.

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. Tombstones angle plates sub plates modular vise systems. Horizontal machining centers will typically have two pallets but may have a multiple pallet shuttle system. Vertical machining centers subplate alignment to the machine axes is generally done with an indicator in the machine spindle by refrerencing two subplate bushings.

Standard or custom sub plate. Larger areas are covered by multi section. Additional locating features for positioning subplates are available if desired. When you need standard or complex drilled or t slotted ground machined sub plates call on precision grinding inc.

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. This kind of tooling can be purchased from standard suppliers or made by your own people.