Clamping Fixture
A clamping fixture is a construction or device for fixing workpieces or tools – e.g. clamping blocks, vices, special fixtures.
Relevance:
- Fixation influences dimensional accuracy, safety and quality.
- Good clamping fixtures reduce vibrations and improve cutting behaviour.
Practical example:
A fixture in a drilling machine or CNC machine tool holds workpieces precisely in position so that taps can be correctly positioned and guided.