Patent ID: 8424858
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: B23Q

Abstract:
1. A fixture system for engaging a workpiece in a machining operation, the fixture system comprising: a source of at least one of a fluid or gas; a base fixture having a front face, at least one attachment device disposed on the front face, and a plurality of quick connects disposed on the front face, wherein the plurality of quick connects are configured to communicate with the source of at least one of fluid or gas; and a modular fixture selectively attachable to the base fixture, the modular fixture having a back face, a control face for receiving the workpiece, at least one attachment device disposed on the back face, and a plurality of quick connects disposed on the back face, and a plurality of control features disposed on the control face, the plurality of control features in communication with the plurality of quick connects and configured to support the workpiece and perform an operation on the workpiece, wherein the attachment device of the base fixture is connected with the attachment device of the modular fixture to secure the modular fixture to the base fixture and at least one or more of the plurality of quick connects of the base fixture are connected with at least one of the plurality of quick connects of the modular fixture to provide communication from the source of at least one of fluid or gas to the plurality of control features of the modular fixture when the modular fixture is attached to the base fixture, and wherein the plurality of quick connects of the base fixture includes a water quick connect and the plurality of quick connects of the modular fixture includes a water quick connect, and wherein the water quick connects provide water from the source of at least one of a fluid or gas to the modular fixture to cool the modular fixture during machining.