Patent ID: 7490559

Claim:
A modular base for an industrial machine having various types of fixturing and tooling configured to perform a specific manufacturing operation, comprising: a mounting table adapted to support the industrial machine, said mounting table fabricated from hardened steel and having a substantially plate-like configuration; a plurality of apertures extending through said mounting table, each said aperture configured to receive a fastener adapted to releasably secure the industrial machine to said mounting table; a plurality of telescopically adjustable legs each connected to said mounting table; a plurality of mounting plates that are connected to said telescopically adjustable legs and are releasably secured to a foundation, wherein telescopic adjustment of said telescopically adjustable legs changes the spacing between said mounting plates and said mounting table; and a control panel electrically connected to the industrial machine for electronic communication with the industrial machine, wherein operation of the control panel causes the industrial machine to perform the specific manufacturing operation.