Patent ID: 9095935
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: B23K,B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: attaching a plurality of studs to a blank comprising a material having a first size approximating a second size of a part to be machined from the blank; thereafter attaching the plurality of studs to a tool tab, wherein the tool tab comprises a plurality of first slots oriented at a first angle with respect to an axis of the tool tab, wherein each of the plurality of slots receives one of the plurality of studs, wherein the tool tab further comprises a second slot configured to receive a bolt, wherein the second slot is oriented at a second angle with respect to the axis, wherein the first angle is different than the second angle; attaching the tool tab to a tooling fixture by inserting the bolt through the second slot and securing the bolt to the tooling fixture; removing a portion of the material from the blank to form a part, wherein the plurality of studs remain attached to the blank during removal of the portion of the material; and detaching the plurality of studs from the part to form a finished part.