Turning Fixtures

A turning fixture is a specialized clamping device used to securely hold a unique or oddly shaped piece of material in a lathe (a machine that spins the material to shape it).
Here is the simple breakdown of what it does:
• Holds Odd Shapes: It is designed to grip parts that a standard lathe chuck (the machine's normal clamp) cannot hold securely or evenly, such as a square block or a component with an off-center hole.
• Spins the Part Safely: The fixture locks the material onto the spinning part of the machine (the spindle) with immense force so it won't fly off during the high-speed turning process.
• Ensures Accuracy: It positions the material precisely so the cutting tool can shape it correctly, allowing for repeatable, identical cuts on many different parts.
• Custom Made: These are custom-engineered tools, specifically built for one type of part needed for mass production.
In short, a turning fixture is a heavy-duty, custom clamp that allows a machine to safely spin and perfectly shape unusually shaped objects.