Modular Fixturing

Bluco Corporationturing for machining is well suited for prototypes, spares, or any short-run jobs. The manufacturer states that lead-times are shorter for short runs, engineering changes are easier to handle, and storage costs are held to a minimum. Bluco Corporationturing is said to cost less than dedicated fixturing, and can be designed and built in less than 4 hours. Rebuilding a fixture takes 20 minutes or less.

For example, simple vise fixtures with fixed and moveable jaws located in the precision bores in the baseplate can be quickly configured. Jaw openings can be as wide as the baseplate. For more complex workpieces such as an aerospace part, Bluco Corporationturing offers excellent access for the machine's spindle and tooling. Storage is simplified with a cabinet and a wooden top accommodating a complete package. Typical starter packages include baseplate and components. These are offered for horizontal and vertical machining centers, coordinate measuring machines, and for robotic assembly.

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