One of our most active areas in JHA&R is in the design, manufacture and commissioning of machine tool fixturing. With an experienced team of specialist designers, project managers and engineers, JHA&R has a strong track record of implementing high quality fixture and process solutions to customers throughout the world.
The reasons for our success:
1. The initial consultation is with the experienced engineers.
2. We study and understand customer’s part holding requirements, including viewing the casting process and identifying key location points.
3. We ensure the chosen tooling supplier “buys in” to the project..
4. We review cutting forces and ensure all selected clamps exceed the minimum required forces.
5. We consider future proofing the design so that the fixture can in future accommodate improved tooling and machines.

6. We model the entire machine envelope and all tooling in 3D CAD.
7. We model the complete fixture in 3D CAD including all hydraulic pipes, air pipes and fittings.
8. We design for easy maintenance including ensuring common screws and fixture accessibility.
9. Where possible all hydraulics are internally ported for ease of assembly and greater swarf control.
10. All aspects of the fixture design including part loading, pre-location, part handling are reviewed by the customer prior to manufacture.
11. We simulate in 3D the part and tool clearances.
12. We simulate all CNC programs, check for collisions and form base programs for commissioning.
13. Our commissioning is performed by experienced machine tool engineers who specialise in part machining, part measurement and project commissioning.
14. We deliver on time and on budget.