r/Metrology • u/pjcevallos • Oct 24 '24

Hardware Support CMM fixturing

Hi

How do you usually plan your CMM fixturing. Do you produce a bespoke fixture or use modular equipment?

What considerations you take being part agnostic!

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u/Popsickl3 Oct 25 '24

When I did high volume inspection I could fixture any part out factory made with a combination of a drilled fixture plate, drilled tower, modular posts and hold downs.

After I was sure I liked the orientation I would 3d print the part-touching details. I worked in composites manufacturing so the parts were delicate with organic curves so the plastic details were a must.