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.

Download installation and maintenance manuals, order spare parts, and find tutorial videos to help with your chip conveyor installation and operation.
Download installation and maintenance manuals, order spare parts, and find tutorial videos to help with your chip conveyor installation and operation.
Hennig Power Protection is a dedicated division specializing in custom-engineered generator enclosures, fuel systems, and power infrastructure for mission-critical applications across data centers, healthcare, telecommunications, and industrial facilities.
Precision machining, fabrication & welding services from our Rockford, IL facility. Complete manufacturing solutions with ISO-certified quality.
Precision machining for turbine...
Pallet delivery, robotic tending & software for lights-out production
CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders & multi-axis equipment
Safety systems & rod locks for hydraulic & mechanical presses
| Key Features |
| Different configurations accommodate use for vertical or horizontal clamping |
| Position retaining screws prevents back-off |
| Black oxide finish provides corrosion resistance and extended life |
| Built-in ball element units are ideal for smaller spaces due to their compact height |
| Swiveling ball element contact pads allow for less internal stresses for bent or angled parts that require clamping for machining; ball elements swivel up to 6º |
| Long life is provided by Viton O-Ring protection, preventing penetration of chips and coolant within the ball element system |
| Smooth or serrated ball element contact pads available to meet different requirements |
| Accommodates ½"-13 or ⅝"-11 grid systems |
Note: Custom sizes available upon request.
| Product ID | 3D CAD | Style | øBall (in) | øBall Face (in) | Serration Height (in) | Swivel (degree) | System (UNC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMF-87587 | Smooth | 0.472 | 0.39 | - | 6º | ½"-13 | ||
| AMF-87588 | Serrated | 0.472 | 0.43 | 0.03 | 6º | ½"-13 | ||
| AMF-87552 | Smooth | 0.472 | 0.39 | - | 6º | ⅝"-11 | ||
| AMF-87553 | Serrated | 0.472 | 0.43 | 0.03 | 6º | ⅝"-11 |
Each model below is routed to the best next step based on availability.
Every changeover means idle spindle time. Multi-part fixturing slashes setup frequency — so your machines spend more hours cutting and less time waiting.
Based on 250 working days/yr. Multi-part fixturing reduces changeover frequency so your spindle spends more time cutting.
Read our handy guide on how to select the right tombstone from their wide range of products.
Dr. Tony Schmitz, a professor specializing in vibration analysis, came to AME to do a series of tests on the various material types of tombstones and breaks down his findings to determine the best type of tombstone for your shop.
If you want to reduce your overall costs and increase your flexibility to meet your customers’ demands, consider incorporating off-machine set-ups into your machining process.
Both Hennig and its sister company, Advanced Machine & Engineering, now operate under the Hennig brand.
Same team. Same products. Same company. Different look.
Unifying the two brands under one name clarifies our offerings and makes them easier for you to navigate — one website, one team, one trusted partner.