Universal workholding V fixture convertable to other applications
First Claim
1. A V fixture comprised of a block with square sides any of which may be used as a reference surface, said block having a single central V cavity on one side parallel to a flat planar base on the other, said block having a series of perpendicular thru holes on either side of said V, said holes may be threaded, counterbored or countersunk, said counterbore holes providing means to accept and locate sine bases or other accessories on any side of said block.
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Abstract
A workholding device for holding a workpiece securely for machining. One embodiment comprises a V fixture. Embodiments of the present invention are designed to be versatile and to provide the ability to accomplish other tasks beyond workholding, for example, enabling the punching of parts, the dressing of diamond wheels, sharpening drills of a wide range of sizes, and enabling deep hole center drilling.
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- 1. A V fixture comprised of a block with square sides any of which may be used as a reference surface, said block having a single central V cavity on one side parallel to a flat planar base on the other, said block having a series of perpendicular thru holes on either side of said V, said holes may be threaded, counterbored or countersunk, said counterbore holes providing means to accept and locate sine bases or other accessories on any side of said block.
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18. A V fixture arrangement forming the tailstock of a lathe, said tailstock having a V cavity with a land on either side of said V, said land having a series of holes on either side of said V, at least 4 holes being accurately sized and two holes being threaded, and a quill member formed from square or rectangular stock having a mating V on one side and a flat portion opposite said V, said flat portion having a gear rack to facilitate relative movement.
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