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Trunnion Table Custom Fixtures
Boost Your VMC's Productivity
A trunnion table fixture transforms your 3-axis vertical machining center (VMC) into a more efficient multi-axis solution. By adding a 4th-axis rotary trunnion, you can machine multiple sides of a part in one setup. Our custom trunnion table fixtures are designed to boost your VMC’s productivity by reducing the number of times you need to stop and reposition a workpiece. The result is fewer setups, higher accuracy, and a significant reduction in overall machining time for complex or multi-sided parts.
Custom Design & Build Fixturing
Key Advantages
Multi-Side Machining
Access several faces of your workpiece in a single clamping. For example, you can machine the top, front, and side of a part by simply indexing the trunnion – eliminating the need for separate setups for each face.
Fewer Setups, Greater Accuracy
With all critical features machined in one fixture, you avoid the alignment errors that come from moving a part between multiple fixtures or vises. This ensures tight tolerances are maintained across all sides.
Higher Throughput
Keeping the part mounted through multiple operations means more cutting and less idle time. Your VMC’s spindle spends more time making chips and less time waiting on re-fixturing, which boosts throughput.
Rugged, Balanced Design
Our trunnion fixtures are engineered for stability and repeatability. We consider weight distribution and rigidity so your 4th-axis rotary table isn’t overtaxed, and the fixture remains rock-solid during machining.
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