Work Holding for Foam and Timber

Started by corey, October 05, 2017, 05:46:53 AM

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corey

Hello, Just wondering how other people usually hold their foam and timber when milling with a robot?

We discovered if we clamp material down, the clamp will create a lot of interference, but if we simply fix from the bottom with screws, they will move laterally (especially with foam).

Does anyone have a general solution for most of the material or it's a case by case issue that every time we do something different we have to think of a unique work holding solution?

Johannes @ Robots in Architecture

Vacuum tables are awesome, and can be as simple as a vacuum pump and loose rubber tubing on the edge of your workpiece.
And of course double-sided tape, the one with fabric reinforcement - though that won't solve the issue with lateral movement.
Finally for foam there are needle grippers, which are pretty nice, too!

Best,
Johannes

corey

Thank you Johannes! You are the best! I will try designing a rig for max flexibility!