Fixtures for Workholding
Superior fixture solutions for the future of smart manufacturing. ARROW Fixtures® are custom engineered and assembled to fit your exact specifications and can hold aluminum and magnesium die castings, sand castings, forgings and bar stock. Built to last featuring innovative methods to locate, clamp, and support even the most delicate parts. Our reliable workholding fixtures are made using robust components and superior design techniques that allow them to be fully integrated into robotic cells or manually loaded on single stand-alone machines. Always created with internal porting, ARROW workholding fixtures minimize maintenance, resulting in lower costs and less downtime.
ROBUST. PRECISE. SUPERIOR.
In our world, every detail counts. Building customer-specific solutions demands precision. At All World, we take collaboration seriously.
Built For Robots
Easy integration into robotic cells or manual loading on
single standalone machines. Sized to the needs of the
application, from parts that weigh a fraction of an ounce to
heavy-duty parts that need to be loaded with a crane.
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Fixture Options
Our engineers have developed innovative methods to locate, clamp and support even the most delicate parts. Every fixture we create utilizes sequencing and pressure reduction to fit your exact specifications.
PNEUMATIC WORKHOLDING
Most of our customers require fixtures to machine parts but some use our fixtures for deburring or welding. We have designed and built custom workholding fixtures for the automotive, sporting good, healthcare, energy and agriculture industries. We have designed and built custom workholding fixtures to hold aluminum and magnesium die castings, sand castings, forgings and bar stock. Our fixtures can be fully integrated into robotic cells or manually loaded on single stand-alone machine.
HYDRAULIC WORKHOLDING
Hydraulic fixtures designs are always created with internal plumbing. The tombstones become giant manifold blocks with a network of long gun-drilled holes that supply the clamps and work supports from inside. This eliminates the maze of steel tubing that typically surrounds a hydraulic fixture leaving a clean space for your operator and programmer to work. Fixtures that are internally plumbed, using manifold mounted components are more reliable and are easier to use and maintain.
MANUAL WORKHOLDING
Manual fixtures are ideal for heavier more rigid parts. They’re also a good option for short-run production. We have the expertise to design a simple and reliable manual workholding fixtures using robust components and superior design techniques. Utilizing a manual fixture is a cost-effective way to run lower volume parts or parts with longer cycle times. Manual fixtures can be designed to work on both horizontal or vertical machine tools.
Fixtures for Inspection and Gauging
Fixtures aren’t just used to machine parts; they’re also used to inspect parts. Quality engineers face the same problems as design engineers. Odd shaped parts are as difficult to inspect as they are to machine.
Inspection Fixtures
Inspection fixtures are used at the machine on the CMM or on the surface plate. While an inspection fixture doesn’t have to be designed to withstand the rigor of the manufacturing process it does follow the same principles of location, support, and stabilization. Like CNC machine tools on the shop floor, CMM’s are a necessity in the manufacturing process.
Functional Gauging
Our team has the ability to design and build simple functional gauges to be used at the machine or in the inspection room. Functional gauges at the machine will target specific machined features making your operator the first line of defense against costly errors. Non-conforming parts are identified immediately so process can be stopped and adjusted.
Quality Control
Planning
Quality begins up front with a detailed plan. Before a job is released to the shop, the drawings are reviewed by a team of management, engineers, and inspectors so that nothing is missed in the process.
Quality Lab
Our inspectors use Two Brown and Sharpe CMMs to inspect each fixture component in our climate controlled
inspection room as they move through the shop. Our equipment is regularly maintained and calibrated.
ISO Standard
ARROW is a 9001:2015 registered company. The entire design process follows our established procedure
and includes scrutiny by design, manufacturing and quality experts.
Final Inspection
We follows a detailed acceptance procedure that includes dimensional as well as functional testing. This includes overnight hydraulic pressure testing, part presence verification, and ease of loading/unloading.
Lightning Fast Response
Quotes are typically completed within 1 week, depending on requirements.
In-house fixture production guarantees the best delivery times in the business.
All quotes come with optional 3D concept model.
Address
6164 All World Way, Roscoe, IL 61073
Phone
(815) 943-9111
