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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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Round Bar Fixtures for 5-Axis CNC Workholding
5th Axis Round Bar Fixtures
Quality is built on a precision foundation
Round bar fixtures are specialized for clamping cylindrical stock including bars, shafts, and tubes using collets. A quick and efficient fixture for holding round stock, the round bar fixtures eliminate the need for a dedicated lathe chuck. Just insert the appropriate standard ER collet, and your round part is centered and gripped for multi-axis machining.
| Key Features | |
| Secure Hold | Standard ER collets (ER32 or ER40) securely hold cylindrical workpieces |
| 5-Axis Capable | Expose the full circumference for milling with 5-axis machining of round parts |
| Robust Design | Hardened steel construction for strength and longevity under repeated clamping. |
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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