NewXS Introduction 7
Components
NewXS Fixturing system
Basic components of NewXS:
Closed or open grid frames in one piece, round, square or
rectangular. User defined L-shaped, U-shaped or closed grid
frames made of bars.
Special frames adapted to machine surface.
Grid bars for dividing frames into several measuring areas for
clamping more than one part at a time, or for positioning adjusting
or clamping elements. Adapter plates, stud bars,
clamp holders, telescopic columns. Alufix 16 supplements:
All Alufix 16 Classic components
can be combined with NewXS 16
elements.
NewXS is not only suitable for two dimensional reflected or
transmitted light projectors but also for tactile measuring
machines and three-dimensional measuring.
2D: Parts normally lie on glass plate of measuring unit, are
positioned on the inside of a NewXS frame and clamped
against frame or against glass.
3D: The frame serves as a basis for mounting complex
contact and support surfaces so that parts can be measured
from all sides.
Clamping components:
Hold-down springs, clamps, parallel clamps, horizontal
toggle clamps, vacuum suckers, magnetic supports
Contact and support components:
Serrated bars, V-pieces, fixed and rotating centers,
ball points and tips.