Holding Thin Workpieces: Vacuum, Superglue, and More!

CNC Machining Workholding strategies for thin material and parts! Thin parts will often flex if clamped in a traditional vise, so we need to use other methods such as clamping to a fixture plate, vacuum workholding, or superglue.

00:00 Intro & Using Vacuum Workholding for a Sign Front: Sandpaper, Sharpies, & Calculating Workholding Forces
02:16 Machining Multiple Parts: Vacuum Workholding Tips
03:53 Hybrid Op 2 Fixture & Vacuum Workholding
04:18 CNC Machining Macor: High Volume Parts
05:18 Decking A Vacuum Chuck
05:40 Datron NEO's VacuCard
06:48 Super Glue Workholding for Large, Thin Parts
07:36 Custom Part: Strap Clamps + Fixture Plate
08:02 Final Thoughts

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