Illustrative Locating Adapter
Custom CNC Machining Examples
How locating features, seating faces and fasteners work together in custom-machined assemblies.
- Process
- CNC machining to specified assembly datums
- 材料
- Grade and condition per drawing
- 数量
- Specify prototype and repeat quantities
- 检验
- Register engagement, seating and alignment
Product Overview
Consider an illustrative CNC-machined adapter installed between two mounting plates.
A raised circular register engages a corresponding recess in the mating plate to establish radial location. The seating face determines the installed axial position, while bolts through clearance holes clamp the two components together.
Where angular orientation is important, an offset dowel may provide a separate rotational reference.
Key Features
- The raised circular register engages a recess in the mating plate to locate the adapter radially.
- The seating face controls the installed axial position.
- Bolts pass through clearance holes to clamp the parts. 在指定位置, an offset dowel sets angular orientation.
Manufacturing Considerations
- Plan the register diameter, seating face, bolt pattern and any dowel feature from the specified datums.
- Use common references for related features where tool access and workholding permit.
Quality Control & 检验
- Check the locating dimensions and feature relationships against the approved drawing.
- Where assembly verification is agreed, check register engagement, seating contact, dowel alignment and fastener clearance with the specified mating parts or approved references.
Specifications to Confirm
| Register and recess | Confirm engagement length, end clearance and transition radius. |
|---|---|
| Seating reference | Identify the face that controls the installed axial position. |
| Hole pattern | Specify clearance holes and any offset dowel relationship. |
| Assembly verification | Provide mating components or approved inspection references where agreed. |
Assembly Considerations
Radial Location
Check register engagement with the mating recess.
Axial Seating
Check engagement length, end clearance and relief at the register root. Even with both diameters in tolerance, a shallow recess or root interference can prevent full seating.
Angular Alignment
在指定位置, check the offset dowel position and bolt clearance with the adapter seated.
Related Products
Discuss Your Custom Component
Send your part drawing and relevant assembly information, especially the features responsible for centering, seating and angular location. We can review their manufacturing and inspection requirements as part of your enquiry.
