b'\x1b\x1a\x19 \x1f\x18\x1d\x17\x16Machinists Corneryou have it. stop that doesnt move or deflectdiameter tube, note the flat washer This method can be used to makefrom being bumped by a work- under the tube. Use 4.7625 mm a very rigid stop. When workingpiece. Larger-diameter tubing with(0.1875") wall or heavier tubing. with heavy workpieces on a mill- a longer clamp makes a more rigidThe bigger setup uses an 88.9 mm ing machine, its nice to use a workstop. In the photo with the smaller- (3.5") outer diameter9.525 mm (0.375") wall tubing with a 152.4 mm (6") long clamp. The smaller setup applies a 31.75 mm (1.25") OD4.7625 mm wall tubing with a 101.6 confidential mm (4") long clamp.Besides clamping, T-slot clamps can be used to set up work stops and fixturing.Or maybe a job requires a work-piece to be clamped to a table or on risers so cutting tools can pass WED SHOW YOU MORE BUT ITSCONFIDENTIAL through, and there are a few parts to make. Two or three clamps can be set around the workpiece to make quick, easy fixturing. In that 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE QUIETLY DESIGNING MODULARcase, its handy to have a few pieces SOLUTIONS FOR THOUSANDS OF APPLICATIONS. of 50.8-mm-long threaded rod that fit the clamping nuts so clamps can While we cant always share what our customers buildbe bolted right to the table.on our modular xturing, Bluco has xtured it all.My shop makes components for From aircraft carriers and farm equipment to RV framesindustrial machinery, so steel tubing and heavy machinery, our engineers have hands-onis used from time to time. That is a experience in modular xturing, CNC machining andgood reason to hold on to bits of manufacturing. Just show us your part, and well helptube. I hope that this column is use-you make it better (discreetly, if necessary).ful out there.CTEabout the author Brandt Taylor is owner of Berlin, Massachusetts-based Taylor Engineering, a machine shop and manufacturer of lathe chuck jaws. He can Call 800.535.0135 for Solutions be reached at gbrandttaylor@30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCEIBLUCO.COMgmail.com. For more information about the chuck jaws, visit www.stopjaws.com.12SEPTEMBER 2021MachinistsCorner.indd 12 8/17/21 11:38 AM'