Do you find it challenging to justify building a permanent fixture in terms of lead time and expense? If YES, then you need a flexible Modular Fixture Designer (MFD) solution for your machine shop. Adding a modular fixture system to your company is an ideal solution for many workholding problems.
Modular Fixture System is a valuable tool for every machine shop. If you are looking for the Modular Fixture Designer solution, then we are here to help you, from training to implementation and support. Our solution has the potential to accommodate a wide range of workpiece sizes. We have also partnered with the FCS System, which is a renowned industry leader, to help our users with the best possible solution.
Why choose Modular Fixture Designer?
MFD poses multiple benefits to its users. Some of them are given below:
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Quickly identify best seat hole positions for setup component
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Use optimized system-generated component combinations
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Need a smaller number of setups than conventional methods
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Improves repeatability and productivity
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Work within the already familiar Siemens NXTM software system
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No hassle of data translation
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Easily choose a desired component position with the projected grid points
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Choose components from the expanding FCS component portfolio
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Easily generate customized setup reports
What to expect from Modular Fixture Designer training?
The user will learn to:
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Access up-to 5 faces on the workpiece without restrictions
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Reduce the number of setups
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Easily remove and assemble workpiece while maintaining the zero-reference point
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Quickly clamp at original zero reference point during engineering changes or reworks
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Position workpiece for best machining chip removal
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Optimize machine workload
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Use during complete production cycle from design to tryouts
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Visually find positioning opportunities for setup components using projected grid
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Data translation not required
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Ideal for Siemens NXTM users
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Obtain optimum combination of setup components
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Easily manage multiple manufacturing setups
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Verify for potential interference results for the selected configuration
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Generate setup reports for shop floor