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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.
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Alignment Pallets for 5-Axis CNC Fixture Setup
5th Axis Alignment Pallets
Quality is built on a precision foundation
Alignment pallets are precision tools that are installed in the base and indicated in with a probe to calibrate and set the work offset for the quick-change RockLock system. With 8 µm repeatability, these pallets ensure that every fixture you mount will be located accurately. They are essentially reference plates that simulate a "perfect fixture," allowing you to square your base to the machine axes during setup.
| Key Features | |
| High Accuracy | Establishes reference zero point with 0.008 mm of accuracy via a dial indicator or touch probe to tram the base parallel to machine axes |
| Strong | Made of hardened, ground steel with precision dowel pins or reference bores |
| Reliable | Ensures all future quick-change swaps are located correctly without re-indicating each time |
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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