The vertical clamping method of the CNC machining vertical fixture
Vertical fixturing, or “tombstone” workholding, reorients a part’s primary datum surface from horizontal to vertical, dramatically increasing the machine’s ability to access multiple faces in a single setup. This method transforms a standard three-axis VMC into a pseudo-four-axis system, enabling the machining of features on perpendicular planes without reclamping. The core challenge shifts from simple […]
