The PATCO® System: Component Based
The PATCO® Modular Tooling System is based on a coordinate
hole pattern layout that uses accurate, pre-defined locations so that
fixture bases and components can be secured to the surface in an accurate, controlled
and efficient manner. Designed, engineered, and manufactured to function as an integrated
system, the PATCO® Modular Tooling System starts with tables
with intregrated ribbing made of one and one-quarter inch thick cast aluminum. This
ensures a stable and dimensionally correct foundation.
Bases are available in a variety of fully cast aluminum models depending
on intent. These include:
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Table top Bases - for smaller assemblies. |
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Three-wheeled Bases — for ease of movement to welding or machining stations.
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Four-wheeled Bases — utilizing deep and heavy cast aluminum rib construction.
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Index Bases — these can be joined together to form an infinitely expanding base
plate system while maintaining the coordinate hole relationship.
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Steel tubing fabricated Bases.
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PATCO® tooling fixture bases and standard components are
made of cast aluminum which ensures a stable and dimensionally correct
foundation. Each component has accurate pre-bored holes that align with the table’s
holes on 50-mm (metric) or two-inch (English) centers. The entire modular array
of components is fastened to the base table using a single sized, high precision,
chamfered shoulder bolt. These industry standard (16mm dia. X 30mm), self-locating
bolts further minimize tooling inventory needs.
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Standard components come in varying height sizes to reduce the cost of template
construction. |
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Risers provide standards for upright adjustment by duplicating standard hole patterns
and adjustments. |
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Angular components allow for ten-degree incremental positioning. |
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Forty-five degree angle components further reduce the need for custom templates.
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