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Finding the Right Tombstone is Easy with Hennig
Read our handy guide on how to select the right tombstone from their wide range of products.
5th Axis 3-Sided Tombstones
Quality is built on a precision foundation
5th Axis' three-sided tombstones, or triangular tombstones, offer three faces equipped with RockLock mounting patterns to allow for rapid and repeatable changeover between cycles on your horizontal or multi-axis machines. They strike a nice balance between workpiece capacity and tool clearance.
| Key Features | |
| 3-Sided | Offers three faces that are spaced 120º apart |
| Increase Uptime | Spindle utilization increase for horizontal machines by accommodating larger workpieces with more clearance |
| Fast Changover | Quick-change pull studs from the RockLock system ensure fast fixturing swaps |
5th Axis 3-Sided Tombstones
Technical Specifications
| Product ID | 3D CAD | Mounting Pattern (mm) | Material | Round Base (mm) | Round Height (mm) | Square Length (mm) | Square Width (mm) | Square Height (mm) | Pull Studs | Grid Spacing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RL52A-T31 | 52 mm | Aluminum | 160 | 167 | - | - | - | 4x PS20F | - | ||
| RL96A-T31 | 96 mm | Aluminum | 200 | 250 | - | - | - | 4x PS20F | - | ||
| RL96A-3003 | 96 mm | Aluminum | - | - | 300 | 300 | 400 | - | 100 mm | ||
| RL96S-3003 | 96 mm | Steel | - | - | 300 | 300 | 400 | - | 100 mm |
Your Selection
Each model below is routed to the best next step based on availability.
Setup Time Calculator
How Much Is Setup Time Costing You?
Every changeover means idle spindle time. Multi-part fixturing slashes setup frequency — so your machines spend more hours cutting and less time waiting.
Your Machines
$
The Setup Problem
min
%
Annual Cost of Fixture Changeovers
1,500 hrs
Spindle Hours Lost to Setup / Year
$263K
Annual Lost Production Value
$131K
Recoverable with Workholding
Based on 250 working days/yr. Multi-part fixturing reduces changeover frequency so your spindle spends more time cutting.
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