Support apparatus for positioning a workpiece

Details Support apparatus for positioning a workpiece Support apparatus for positioning a workpiece

1996-12-03

2000-05-02

Rada, Rinaldi I.

Cutting

Processes

83559, 834661, B23K 3704

Patent

active

060558946

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a workpiece support apparatus and method of making of using the same. A holding fixture frame supports the workpiece about the perimeter and also locates the workpiece. A series of support wires keep the workpiece from sagging inside the holding fixture frame. The support wires provide support while allowing top and bottom access to the workpiece. The workpiece remains flat at the point of the machining operation.

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