As we all know, traditional machining methods include turning, milling, grinding, planing, drilling, boring, etc., and can also be divided into cold processing, hot processing, chemical processing, special processing, etc. There are many methods, rigorous processes, high technical content, wide range of disciplines, many practitioners, and great social contributions.

But when it comes to one of the important tools in machining, we have to understand that it is our machine tool fixture. What role does it play in our machining?

I believe that my colleagues are very familiar with this tool that is commonly used in our daily work. Let us briefly introduce its role.

The fixture installation can accurately determine the relative position between the workpiece and the machine tool and the tool. The position accuracy of the workpiece is guaranteed by the fixture, which is not affected by the worker's technical level. Its processing accuracy is high and stable.

2. Improve machining productivity and reduce costs

Clamping the workpiece with a fixture can quickly position and clamp the workpiece, increasing the auxiliary working hours; clamping the workpiece with a fixture increases the rigidity of the workpiece, so the cutting amount can be increased; multi-piece, multi-station fixtures can be used to clamp the workpiece, and an efficient clamping mechanism can be used, all of which are conducive to improving productivity. In addition, after using the fixture, product quality will be improved, the scrap rate will be reduced, and workers with lower technical levels can be arranged to operate, reducing the factory's labor costs.

3. Expand the process range of machine tools

The use of special fixtures can change the use of the original machine tool and expand the application range of the machine tool, achieving one machine with multiple functions. For example, after installing a boring die fixture on a lathe or a radial drilling machine, the box body hole system can be bored; the lathe can also be converted into a broaching machine through a special fixture to give full play to the role of a general-purpose machine tool.

4. Reduce the labor intensity of workers

It is convenient and fast to clamp the workpiece with a fixture. When using pneumatic, hydraulic and other clamping devices, the labor intensity of the operator can be appropriately reduced.

Mingte Machinery Processing Plant also often uses fixture-assisted processing in daily production and processing, which really improves production efficiency and part accuracy. Technicians like this processing method very much. Do you agree with the above four points about the role of tooling fixtures?