DESC:FIELD
The present disclosure relates to the field of manufacturing technology.
BACKGROUND
Conventionally, for performing angular machining on a component like a cam slider, the component has to be mounted on a bed of a machining centre by the use of mounting equipment like spacers and clamping devices. The bed is then tilted and the machining is performed on the component. However, the use of spacers and clamping devices for mounting the component increases the time associated with the mounting process. Furthermore, highly skilled work persons are required to mount the component on the bed properly.
In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there is a need for a fixture for facilitating angular machining on a component that facilitates easy mounting of the component on the bed of the machining centre, and that does not require precision and skill for mounting the component on the machining centre.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows.
It is an object of the present disclosure to ameliorate one or more problems of the prior art or to at least provide a useful alternative.
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a fixture for facilitating angular machining on a component which facilitates easy and less time-consuming mounting of a component on a bed of a machining centre.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a fixture for facilitating angular machining on a component which does not require highly skilled manpower for operating the same.
Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure envisages a fixture for facilitating angular machining on a cam slider. The fixture comprises a groove configured on an operative top surface of the fixture. The groove is defined by a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface and the second surface are inclined with respect to a transverse axis of the fixture at a first pre-determined angle and a second pre-determined angle respectively. In an embodiment, the first surface is inclined at an angle of 90o with respect to the second surface. In another embodiment, the first pre-determined angle is 40o and the second pre-determined angle is 50o.
In another embodiment, a keyway groove is configured on an operative bottom surface of the fixture.
In another embodiment, a plurality of slots is configured on a base of the fixture to facilitate clamping of the fixture on a bed of a machining centre.
In another embodiment, a rib is configured on the second surface to facilitate secure placement of the cam slider within the groove, wherein the rib is adapted to engage with a complementary groove configured to the cam slider.
In another embodiment, a plurality of core holes is configured on the second surface and are engagable with complementary engaging formations of the cam slider.
In another embodiment, a plurality of mounting holes is configured on the first surface and the second surface to facilitate the secure mounting of the cam slider on the fixture.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
A fixture for facilitating angular machining on a component will now be described with the help of the non limiting accompanying drawing, in which:
Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B illustrates different views of a cam slider and the cam slider being mounted on a bed of a machining centre using the conventional mounting method; and
Fig. 2A and Fig. 2B illustrate isometric views of a fixture for facilitating angular machining on a component, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
Fig. 3A and Fig. 3B illustrate different views of the fixture of Fig. 2A having a component mounted thereon.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B illustrate different views of a cam slider 10 and the cam slider 10 being mounted on a bed 12 of a machining centre 14 using the conventional mounting method. As seen in Fig. 1B, the cam slider 10 is mounted on the bed 12 by means of spacers 16. The spacers 16 are clamped onto the bed 14 by using clamping devices (not shown in figures). After securely mounting the cam slider 10 on the bed 12, the bed 12 is tilted and machining operations are performed on the cam slider 10 as desired. The drawback of the conventional method of mounting the cam slider 10 on the bed 12 is that mounting devices like spacers 16 and other clamping devices are to be first assembled on the bed 12, subsequent to which the cam slider 10 is mounted onto the spacers 16. The entire process is highly time consuming. Furthermore, skilled work persons are required for mounting the cam slider 10 on the bed 12 correctly, as any error in the mounting process results in erroneous machining of the cam slider 10.
The present disclosure envisages a fixture 100 for facilitating angular machining on a component (hereinafter referred to as fixture 100) which facilitates easy and fast mounting of the component on the bed of a machining centre. Furthermore, highly skilled work persons are also not required for the mounting of the fixture 100 onto the bed due to the simple operation thereof.
Referring to Fig. 2A and Fig. 2B, the fixture 100 is an elongate rectangular component having a V-shaped groove 102 configured along the length of the fixture 100. In an embodiment, a first surface 102A of the groove 102 makes a first pre-determined angle, which in one embodiment is an angle of 40o with respect to a transverse axis 103 of the fixture 100, and a second surface 102B makes a second pre-determined angle, which in one embodiment is an angle of 50o with respect to the transverse axis 103. A plurality of slots 104 is configured on the base of the fixture 100 to facilitate the clamping of the fixture 100 on the bed of a machining centre. In an embodiment, the second surface 102B has a rib 106 configured thereon to facilitate secure placement of the cam slider 10 within the groove 102, wherein the rib 106 is adapted to engage with a complementary groove configured to the cam slider 10. A keyway groove 108 is configured on the operative bottom surface of the fixture 100 to position the fixture 100 on the bed of the machining centre for reducing the setup time associated with the mounting the fixture 100 onto the bed of the machining centre. In an embodiment, the keyway groove 108 is a 32H7 keyway groove. A pair of tooling holes 110 is configured on the operative top surface of the fixture for facilitating an error-free alignment of the fixture 100 with the machining tool of the machining centre.
The fixture 100 is also provided with a plurality of core holes 112 configured on the second surface 102B of the groove 102. The plurality of core holes 112 are engagable with complementary engaging formations configured on the component that is to be supported on the fixture 100 for secure placement of the component on the fixture 100. In an embodiment, the component is a cam slider 10 having engaging formations 18 configured thereon (as seen in Fig 1A). A plurality of mounting holes 114 is configured on the first surface 102A and the second surface 102B to facilitate the secure mounting of the component on the fixture 100. The marking F configured on the fixture 100 indicates the front face of the fixture 100 and indicia 116 are configured on the fixture 100 for the purpose of identification.
Fig. 3A and Fig. 3B illustrate different views of the fixture 100 having a component mounted thereon. As seen in Fig. 3A and Fig. 3B, the component is a cam slider 10. For the purpose of mounting the cam slider 10 on the bed of the machining centre, the fixture 100 is first mounted on the bed using the keyway groove 108. After positioning the fixture 100 appropriately on the bed, the fixture 100 is clamped to the bed using clamping devices. The cam slider 10 is then placed on the fixture 100 such that the formations 18 are received within the plurality of core holes 112. The cam slider 10 is then fastened onto the fixture 100 after properly aligning the cam slider 10 on the fixture 100 via the pair of tooling holes 110.
The fixture 100 of the present disclosure reduces the time associated with the mounting of the cam slider 10 on the bed of the machining centre by the elimination of non-value adding activities associated therewith. The provision of the keyway groove 108 and the plurality of core holes 112 reduce the number of repetitive activities associated with proper positioning of the fixture 100 and the cam slider 10 on the fixture 100. As such, the entire operation is safe, ergonomic, and easy.
Although the fixture 100 of the present disclosure has been described as supporting the cam slider 10, it should be noted that the application of the fixture 100 is not limited to supporting the cam slider 10. The fixture 100 of the present disclosure can be used to support any component with an appropriate configuration.
TECHNICAL ADVANCES
The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of a fixture for performing angular machining on a component:
• which facilitates easy and less time-consuming mounting of a component on a bed of a machining centre; and
• which does not require highly skilled manpower for operating the same.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
Throughout this specification the word “comprise”, or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A fixture (100) for facilitating angular machining on a cam slider (10), said fixture comprising:
a groove (102) configured on an operative top surface of said fixture (100), said groove (102) being defined by a first surface (102A) and a second surface, wherein said first surface (102A) and said second surface (102B) are inclined with respect to a transverse axis (103) of said fixture (100) at a first pre-determined angle and a second pre-determined angle respectively, said groove (102) configured to securely hold said cam slider (10) to facilitate angular machining on said cam slider (10).
2. The fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first surface (102A) is inclined at an angle of 90o with respect to said second surface (102B).
3. The fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first pre-determined angle is 40o and said second pre-determined angle is 50o.
4. The fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a keyway groove (108) is configured on an operative bottom surface of said fixture (100).
5. The fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of slots (104) is configured on a base of said fixture (100) to facilitate clamping of said fixture (100) on a bed of a machining centre.
6. The fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1, which includes a rib (106) configured on said second surface (102B) to facilitate secure placement of said cam slider (10) within said groove (102), wherein said rib (106) is adapted to engage with a complementary groove configured to said cam slider (10).
7. The fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of core holes (112) is configured on said second surface (102B), said plurality of core holes (112) being engagable with complementary engaging formations (18) of said cam slider (10).
8. The fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of mounting holes (114) is configured on said first surface (102a) and said second surface (102b) to facilitate the secure mounting of said cam slider (10) on said fixture (100).