CMM fixtures such as Loc-N-Load™ plates are designed so that you do not have to cover the entire granite, thereby losing that valuable datum source. Add rails to multiple machines and individual plates can move from one piece of equipment to another.

The system is also designed for customers to start out with only the plates they need and add components as required. Product is ready-made and can ship right away without long lead times that slow production. Covering the entire granite is no longer necessary.

Consider the following when choosing plates, rails and work holding:

• Overall size of granite/stage?
• Is there a probe station or other constraints?
• Number of CMMs or vision systems?
• Typical sizes of parts; part families?
• Will the fixture plate stay with a job box?
  Existing work holding compatibility?
  Existing fixtures to convert with adapter plates?