Ever have this problem?
This titanium rib is being machined on a 4-axis machine using a trunion fixture (or as some would say: a paddle fixture). But, there's a problem! The part is so big that there is no room to install clamps for holding the part. What do you do when you're out of room to use clamps? You may want to consider what the programmer/ tool designer did in this case: Get Invert-A-Bolt™ fasteners! The footprint of the fastener is tiny: just about a 1/2" in diameter x 1/2" deep. Instead of using clunky clamps, or in-the-way bolts, the programmer/ tool designer has leveraged his knowledge of tooling products to produce the best solution to this tooling challenge. He can machine right over the top of the fastener to machine the sides of the part and when all done, by tabbing to the top of the flange (versus the mold line side), can easily remove the tabs for final processing. Maybe you're facing a tooling challenge today. Check out these unique clamping devices at www.invert-a-bolt.com or give us a toll-free call 877-462-BOLT to discuss your application.

Perfect for horizontal machines, get the Invert-A-Bolt™ Universal Common Modular Fixture today. Talk about a Lean solution!

Need a high-speed machining tooling solution? Look no further. Get an extremely stable setup by using the patented Invert-A-Bolt™ fastener today. For example, at Westec 2003, Manufacturing Labs demonstrated their harmonizing products for high-speed while using Invert-A-Bolt™ fasteners to hold their parts. No other solution would do! These fasteners are proven performers in high speed machining!

Invert-A-Bolt™ Fasteners the perfect Lean Manufacturing Solution:
  • Quick Change
  • Stable
  • Self-Contained
  • Most cost effective in Universal Fixturing - eliminate dedicated fixturing
  • Perfect for high-speed machining
What is an Invert-A-Bolt™ fastener? Think of a bolt that comes out of your fixture plate when you want it to. If you don't want it, it screws and locks below the face of your fixture plate so that it is out of the way of your machining. Here's how it works: The larger diameter screws into your fixture plate until it is flush. The smaller (inner) diameter screws into your stock material (floats to pickup your threads) allowing you to hold the stock while machining. When complete, simply screw the inner screw back into the larger diameter, out of the way.

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