Abstract: A fixture for clamping a structural beam during machining is equipped with at least one beam clamp assembly having an elongated clamp arm capable of pivoting as well as linear motion during a clamping operation. The elongated clamp arm is pivotably mounted to a pivot block rotated by an actuator device. The pivot axis of the clamp arm is aligned with but spaced from the axis of rotation of the pivot block.
Abstract: A gearless, direct drive, multiple axes rotary head for a machine tool is provided which includes a spindle mounted to the rotary head for rotation thereon about multiple axes and a plurality of motors coupled to the head and spindle for directly driving and controlling the rotation the head and spindle about the multiple axes respectively.