Material
Aluminum 6061, with anodizing considered for wear protection and visual identification.
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Project Snapshot
Process
CNC milling for fixture plates, pockets, counterbores, threaded holes and locating features.
Critical features
Hole position, dowel pin fit, flatness, perpendicularity and mating face consistency.
Order type
Prototype fixture parts followed by repeat small-batch replacement components.
Machining Challenge
The fixture parts needed to assemble without hand fitting while keeping repeatable location for automation equipment. Several hole patterns were tied to datum faces, so tolerance stack-up and inspection planning were more important than cosmetic appearance alone.
Result and RFQ Lesson
The buyer received fixture components that were easier to assemble and more suitable for repeat production. The main RFQ lesson was to mark locating features and datum faces clearly instead of applying tight tolerances to every dimension.
Manufacturing Review
- Reviewed 2D drawings and 3D models for datums, hole callouts, thread depth and finish notes.
- Planned CNC milling setups to protect critical hole relationships and mating faces.
- Deburred functional edges while keeping locating surfaces clean and measurable.
- Confirmed whether anodizing would affect critical fits before production approval.
Inspection Focus
- Checked datum faces before measuring hole locations.
- Focused inspection on dowel pin holes, threaded holes and mating surfaces.
- Reviewed flatness and perpendicularity where parts joined the automation frame.
- Prepared clear notes for repeat orders and drawing revision control.
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