Abstract: A clamp for retaining a workpiece onto a fixture whereby the method of connecting the clamp to the fixture provides for a simultaneous combination of both horizontal and vertical clamping forces against the workpiece without locating any portion of the clamp above the upper surface of the workpiece.

Abstract: A clamp for use with a cutting machine, the clamp comprising: a clamp frame; a low profile clamp head operatively connected to the clamp frame, wherein the clamp head has a clamping surface for pressing on a work surface of a work piece to hold said work piece; and a fixing element, operatively connectable to the clamp frame, for providing a clamping force to the clamp head by fixing the clamp to a support base for the work piece. In embodiments, the clamp head may have a low profile clamp head, made of plastic to prevent damage to a cutting bit.

Abstract: A clamp mount and clamp assembly using a clamp mount are provided. The clamp mount is used to attach a clamp to a workbench or other support device so that a workpiece can be clamped to a work surface. The clamp mount may include a removable shoe. The clamp mount may include a plurality of attachment plates for attaching the clamp mount to different supports or different mounting features of the support device.

Abstract: A ball joint press includes a first frame including a first member and a first adaptor, and a second frame including a second member and a second adaptor. A link is pivotally coupled to the first member and to the second the second member. An actuating screw is rotatably coupled to the first member and to the second member. Rotation of the actuating screw in a first rotational direction causes the first member and second member to undergo a first pivoting action relative to the link to move the first adaptor toward the second adaptor. Rotation of the actuating screw in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction causes the first member and second member to undergo a second pivoting action relative to the link, opposite to the first pivot action, to move the first adaptor away from the second adaptor.

Abstract: A work table includes a baseplate, a plurality of levers, a clamp plate, a lock mechanism, and an unlocking mechanism. The plurality of levers are disposed on a concentric circle on the baseplate. Guide bars protrude upward from the plurality of levers. The plurality of levers are each disposed to be movable in a radial direction of the circle. The clamp plate is placed on top surfaces of the levers. The clamp plate has elongated holes in the radial direction through which the guide bars penetrate. The lock mechanism urges the clamp plate downward such that the respective levers are fixed in a manner sandwiched between the baseplate and the clamp plate. The unlocking mechanism releases the fixing of the respective levers by the lock mechanism.

Abstract: A workholding clamp for securing a workpiece to a work surface comprised of a fixed body secured to the work surface and having a first inclined surface; a sliding jaw having a second inclined surface residing against and parallel to the first inclined surface, a clamp face and at least one obround opening; and at least one clamping fastener residing within the at least one obround opening and being tightened to cause the second inclined surface to slide against the first inclined surface. A workholding pivot clamp for securing a workpiece to a work surface, and a work stop for reliably locating a workpiece relative to a work surface are also described.

Abstract: A work holding clamp system for securing a workpiece to a work surface having a work surface T-slot arranged along an ‘X’ axis, comprised of a base plate secured to the work surface and having a plurality of T-slots, each of the plurality of T-slots are aligned with one of a plurality of axis including at least the ‘X’ axis and a ‘Y’ axis that is transverse to the ‘X’ axis. The work holding clamp system includes a workholding element selected from the group consisting of wedge clamps, pivot clamps and workstops, that may be secured within a T-slot of the plurality of T-slots provided in the base plate.

Abstract: A swing clamp includes a body with a first end and second end. The body defines a bore through the first end and a cavity at the second end. The bore is in communication with the cavity. A plunger is slidably and rotatably held in the body bore. A lever is pivotally connected to the second end. A link arm pivotally connects between the plunger and the lever. A housing includes an attachment portion and a cylindrical portion. The cylindrical portion includes a bore to enable passage of the plunger. A groove is formed in an inner surface of the bore. The groove guides a pin coupled with the plunger. A clamp finger is secured on the end of the plunger. The clamp finger rotates as the plunger is moved in the bore.

Abstract: A clamp rod (2) is inserted into a housing so as to be movable in a vertical direction. An attachment hole (6) is provided at a left end portion (3a) of a clamp arm (3), which is attachable to and detachable from the clamp rod (2). The attachment hole (6) passes through the left end portion in the vertical direction. An accommodation hole (8) is provided at a position to the upper right of the attachment hole (6). A transmission member (10) and a wedge member (15) configured to be brought into wedge engagement with the transmission member (10) from above are inserted into the accommodation hole (8). At the time of attaching the clamp arm (3) to the clamp rod (2), the wedge member (15) is pressed downward using a tightening bolt (21), and thereby the wedge member (15) presses the attachment hole (6) via the transmission member (10) and the clamp rod (2), and presses the accommodation hole (8).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a straight edge clamp that has a clamping head assembly and a stop assembly mounted upon the body of the straight edge. The head and stop are not connected together and the stop assembly is free to move with respect to the head assembly. The stop assembly has a locking assembly that allows it to be locked to the straight edge. The straight edge clamp body can include sections that are adapted to be connected together to form the overall length of the straight edge clamp.

Abstract: An adjustable clamp for the retention of a vice or work piece onto a slotted worktable. The clamp has a raised rear foot that both spans the standard width of a slot in a slotted worktable regardless of the angle the clamp is secured to the worktable, and generates an increased gripping force at both contact points of the clamp. Its nose accommodates a cylindrical pin recess to accommodate a cylindrical pin to allow the vice to clamp to a vice with a raised peripheral lip. The 30 degree beveled front edge allows the clamp a substantial planar contact surface with the vice or work piece, enhancing stability.

Abstract: Methods of inflating a tire on a wheel assembly having a rim, an inflation port in the rim, a bead seat band over the inflation port, an O-ring between the rim and the bead seat band, at least one radial port in the bead seat band and the tire over the bead seat band may include obtaining at least one bead band clamp including a main clamp portion, a band portion extending from the main clamp portion, a rim portion extending from the main clamp portion in spaced-apart relationship to the band portion, a first rim engaging assembly carried by the rim portion and a second rim engaging assembly carried by the main clamp portion; aligning the at least one radial port in the bead seat band with the O-ring; deploying the at least one bead band clamp in place on the wheel assembly by engagement of the band portion with the bead seat band and engagement of the first rim engaging assembly and the second rim engaging assembly with the rim; inflating the tire; and removing the at least one bead band clamp from the wheel

Abstract: A fastener apparatus (200) for a universal interface system (10) is disclosed. The fastener apparatus may include a body (160), an interior fastener (206), an exterior fastener (202), and a spring (204). The fastener apparatus may form part of an accessory for a universal interface system. The universal interface system may include an object (14) and an accessory (16). The object may include a mounting surface (124), a locking surface (126), and an elongated slot (22) extending from the mounting surface to the locking surface. The accessory may be fixed to the mounting surface. The universal interface system may include a ready configuration (258), a rotated configuration (262), and a locked configuration (266). The universal interface system further may include a released configuration (260), and a deployed configuration (264). The universal interface system may be used to secure accessories to a weapon.

Abstract: A clamp includes a mounting base, a clamp arm, and an adjustable device. The mounting base includes an attachment device for securing the mounting base to a surface. The clamp arm is moveably attached to the mounting base. The adjustable device is moveably attached to the clamp arm. The adjustable device is configured to extend the clamp arm and to retract the clamp arm.

Abstract: A welding fixture holds a first workpiece and a second workpiece in a plurality of configurations. The welding fixture includes a fixture base plate, a first toggle clamp configured to apply a clamping force substantially perpendicular to the fixture base plate, a second toggle clamp configured to apply a clamping force substantially parallel to the fixture base plate, and a workpiece support plate. The plurality of configurations for the first workpiece and the second workpiece include at least a horizontal lap configuration in which the first workpiece and the second workpiece are oriented substantially parallel to each other and to the fixture base plate, a vertical lap configuration in which the first workpiece and the second workpiece are oriented substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the fixture base plate, and a T configuration in which the first workpiece is oriented substantially perpendicular to the second workpiece.

Abstract: A compact tube clamping device for inspecting an electric resistance welded tube quality. A lifting/lowering base including a tube support body is provided onto a fixed base. Clamp claws sandwich the tube support body. A claw drive body lifting/lowering independently of the lifting/lowering base is provided in the lifting/lowering base. Opposite side portions of the claw drive body are connected to opposite clamp claws by links to turn the opposite clamp claws in closing directions by lowering with respect to the lifting/lowering base. A first drive mechanism for the lifting/lowering base and a second drive body for lifting/lowering the claw drive body are provided to the fixed base. A lowering stroke of the claw drive body necessary for closing operations of the clamp claws is partially born by lifting of the lifting/lowering base in transferring the tube, thereby suppressing the lowering stroke of the claw drive body.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for guiding and aligning a semiconductor chip package. The apparatus may include an insert, a plate above the insert, and an adapter. The insert may be configured to house various sizes of semiconductor chip packages. The plate may be configured to move vertically with respect to the insert. The adapter may be coupled to the plate and may be configured to guide at least one semiconductor chip package into the insert and to perform alignment of the at least one semiconductor chip package. In accordance with example embodiments, the at least one semiconductor chip package may have a size corresponding to at least one of the various sizes.

Abstract: A clamping mechanism automatically adaptable to change of thickness of printed circuit board includes: a frame body having two parallel rail seats; two clamping rail members respectively mounted on the rail seats for clamping a printed circuit board, each clamping rail member including a first clamping rail and a second clamping rail spaced from each other by a clamping gap; and two adjustment units for adjusting the clamping gap of the clamping rail members. Each the adjustment unit includes: a support section mounted on the frame body to provide a support face; a connection section, one end of the connection section being affixed to the first clamping rail, the other end of the connection section being positioned above the support face; and a floating section positioned between the connection section and the support section and supported on the support face to apply a resilient support force to the connection section.

Abstract: A tool device includes a support lever having two screw holes, a pressing lever, an adjusting member is threaded with one of the screw holes and pivotally coupled to the middle portion of the pressing lever, and a pressing member is threaded with the other screw hole of the support lever and has an end portion for engaging with a rear portion of the pressing lever, a holding member is attached to the support lever and includes a front portion having an opening, and a retaining member is changeably attached to the support lever for engaging with the holding member and for selectively engaging or retaining the ball joint or universal joint between the retaining member and the pressing lever.

Abstract: A pin clamp assembly having a body, a locating pin, an actuator, a drive rod, a cam, and a finger is provided. The locating pin is coupled to the body and movable between extended and retracted positions. The drive rod is movable relative to the locating pin. The cam is movable relative to the locating pin and the drive rod. The finger is coupled to the drive rod and movable between extended and retracted positions. Actuation of the actuator causes the drive rod to move which extends the finger without moving the locating pin. Also, continued retraction of the drive rod after the finger has extended causes the cam to move out from the slot in the body to allow the locating pin to retract.

Abstract: A clamping and cutting apparatus for a conveyor belt is provided. The apparatus includes upper and lower elongate members between which the belt is to be clamped. A clamping mechanism has a screw drive mechanism mounted to the upper member and an end linkage assembly which are operable to generate a more rapid clamping operation of the elongate members on the belt. The upper elongate member can be releasably latched to the lower elongate member for quick connection and removal therefrom. A cutting blade of the apparatus is preferably provided with upper and lower guides to increase the rigidity thereof for increasing cutting accuracy and allowing thicker belts to be cut therewith without increasing blade thickness.

Abstract: An adjustable clamping device to secure a tube to a track system.

Abstract: An automated clamping system for securing a work piece to the table of a machine tool. The clamping system automatically retracts away from the work piece as the material manipulating device moves into the area of each clamp. This allows manipulation of the work piece without stopping to move the clamp to a new location so that the clamp does not interfere with the metal manipulating device. A typical embodiment is the use of the system on a milling machine. The clamping system could be used with milling machines (both manual and computer controlled), routers, water jet cutters, laser cutters, flame cutters, and many other types of cutting machines.

Abstract: A hold-down device (4) for machines on which material blocks (11) made of soft material are processed or machined, preferably for foam contour-cutting machines, with hold-down plates (6 to 10) that are parallel to and can be adjusted vertically relative to a table (2), the cutting machine comprising for a cutting tool (12) at least one center support (13) for the cutting tool (12) that is held on two rails of a machine frame (1), that can be variably adjusted to the width of the material block (11), and that is supposed to be further developed such that, despite an optimally sized contact surface, a quick, automatic change of the blocks with a corresponding transverse displacement of the center supports is guaranteed.

Abstract: Apparatus and method to aid in the reproducible and reversible tensioning of flexible substrates, such as polyimide or other file, to ensure planarity before, during, and after processing while mounted in tensioning apparatus.

Abstract: A purge gas introduction system for an orbital tube welding setup is provided, configured to inject high purity inert purge gas to the interior volume of a tube or tubular component. An o-ring is interposed between an annular base and an annular ring, their junction forming an annular o-ring groove, each part forming one sidewall, with the o-ring fully recessed within the groove, protecting the o-ring during the insertion and removal of a tube. The annular base and an annular ring are configured to receive a tube terminus. The sidewalls of the o-ring groove are divergent one to the other, wherein as the annular ring is drawn towards the annular base, the o-ring is forced partially out of the groove, forming a substantially leak tight seal between the tube and the o-ring. A purge gas from an external source is transmitted to the annular base through a purge connector, then, in turn, introduced to the interior volume of the tube.

Abstract: A small-sized electric positioning and clamping apparatus is provided. A panel material is supported on a workpiece supporting face and is positioned by a locating pin being fitted into a positioning hole. A clamp arm is accommodated in a slit formed in the locating pin, and the panel material is clamped by the clamp arm. The clamp arm is coupled to a driven rod, and the driven rod is coupled to a driving rod via a compression coil spring. A cam face is formed in a cam block assembled reciprocably in a gear box, and an engagement cam contacting with the cam face is attached to the driving rod. The cam block is reciprocated by an electric motor via a reduction gear mechanism.

Abstract: A method is provided wherein a wax-like starting material is worked to obtain a prototype of an ornament, such as a ring, which working of the starting material takes place while the starting material is fixed in place on a manipulable holding fixture. The operations are carried out in at least one Cartesian coordinate (x,y,z) direction as well as in at least one cylinder coordinate (x,r,?) direction, while the starting material is fixed in place on the same holding fixture. This procedure makes the method easier and quicker to carry out, and permits the production numbers therefore to increase, while decreasing the cost price per product.

Abstract: The present invention features a clamping apparatus and a method for clamping a frame, such as a face frame. The apparatus comprises a framework and a clamping assembly. The framework is capable of receiving a face frame and providing the necessary support to the frame during its assembly, while the clamping assembly is used to secure the joints of the frame in place while being permanently joined. The clamping assembly comprises a stabilizer coupled to the framework, but offset a distance so as to leave a gap or space between the framework and the stabilizer, and at least one adjustable clamping arm removably inserted within the gap or space between the framework and the stabilizer. The clamping assembly also comprises a force applicator, coupled to the adjustable clamping arm, that serves to contact the joint of a face frame and clamp the frame within the clamping apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for temporarily suspending or supporting a fascia board during the installation thereof, along the eaves or the end of a rafter tail of a frame of a roof structure is described, wherein the device includes a U-shaped bucket (16) for supporting or suspending the fascia board. The U-shaped bucket is engaged in cooperating with a swivel bracket (10) and a rafter tail clamp saddle (4) for attachment to the end of the rafter tail, respectively, to the frame of the roof structure. The apparatus provides an improved method of installing a fascia board, wherein, one person can install the fascia board for the completion of the roof structure thereof. The apparatus can be easily removed and applied to another section of the roof.

Abstract: A fixing member (B, N) pierces a screw hole (13b) of a first clamping member (13) and an insertion hole (14c) of a second clamping member (14), and fixes the first and second clamping members (13, 14) to a workbench (12). The position of a workpiece (W) relative to the workbench is determined by utilizing the first and second clamping members (13, 14) fixed to the workbench (12) by the fixing member (B, N). The workpiece (W) moved to a space between a clamping face (13d) of the first clamping member (13) and a flange portion (14b) of the second clamping member (14) is fixed by a fastening member (15).

Abstract: A workpiece holding device for a T-slotted machine table includes a locator block having a planar bottom surface, a mounting hole that intersects the bottom surface to define a center point, at least one workpiece locating surface disposed a predetermined distance from the center point, and a key protruding from the bottom surface at a second point offset a predetermined distance from the center point. The protruding portion of the key has a width substantially the same as the T-slot opening so as to slidably mount in the T-slot. A fastener extends through the mounting hole and secures the locator block to a T-nut slidably mounted in the T-slot. A clamp secured to the locator block clamps the workpiece to the locating surface of the locator block. A method of using the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A retaining bracket is provided for securing a carpenter's square thereto in a desired fixed position relative to the bracket, such that the carpenter's square can be used to mark surfaces of construction materials to be cut. The retaining bracket includes a pair of locking elements captured by and loosely carried in a channel within the bracket and having arm portions positioned outside of the bracket and pins extending through a slot in the bracket connecting the interior and exterior portions of the locking elements, and the arm portions are provided with locking screws which are advanced into contact with the square once the square is properly positioned, to thereby securely fasten the square to the bracket.

Abstract: An adjustable clamping device. A base or a channel is attached to either the top or side of a work table. The base has a threaded aperture for engaging one end of a threaded rod upon which several adjustable clamping bars are positioned. The clamping members are each movable to an adjusted clamping position on the threaded rod.

Abstract: A pressing-out device (1) for pressing a joint pin out of a bearing eye, comprising a pressing lever (3) and a support lever (2), which are pivotably connected to one another. The distance between the pressing lever (3) and the support lever (2) is presettable via an adjusting member (5). To press out the joint pin, the support lever (2) is supported on the bearing eye, and the pressing lever (3) performs a relative pivoting movement in relation to the support lever (2), which pivoting movement is brought about by a pressing member (4), and it presses the joint pin out of the bearing eye. To press out joint pins and bearing eyes of different designs under different conditions of use, the adjusting member is formed by an adjusting spindle (5) with a joint pin (9) extending at right angles thereto, with which joint pin different support levers (2) can be optionally and interchangeably coupled with receiving elements of various designs for the bearing eye.

Abstract: A powered clamp and gauging apparatus performs as a clamp with moveable members which generate a toggle action, or performs as a gauging device having a pair of moveable members which mechanically abuts against each other to maintain, at least temporarily, a locking position of an arm even when actuating fluid pressures have been decreased or lost. In another aspect of the present invention, a lost linear motion device is provided in order to maximize arm unlocking forces. A uniquely configured slide, crank and hub are provided in a further aspect of the present invention. Methods of operating and assembling the present invention apparatus are also provided.

Abstract: In a clamping device of a machine tool, a washer member moves slidingly on a pair of bodies along the longitudinal groove and further advances toward a fastening bolt. A fastening nut is assembled to the fastening bolt to clamp the workpiece. Moreover, a lower surface of the other end of clamping member is supported by the sloped portion of a height adjustment member.

Abstract: An apparatus for clamping a work piece on a mounting table includes a driving device mounted inside of a casing, a gear reducer connected to an output shaft of the driving device for reducing the rotational speed of the driving device, a rotatable member being rotatable by a power taking-off mechanism connected to the gear reducer, and a detent member screwably engaged with a rotatable member, in which the detent member is outwardly and inwardly movable with regard to the rotatable member by the rotation of the rotatable member to press the work piece on the mounting table at the time of that the detent member is fixed on the mounting table so as not to be rotated.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for glueing, assembly and clamping of large wood panels. Comprised of an open rack frame containing a quantity of clamping and assembly jigs, such that two separate and independent wood panels can be at various stages of completion. Each clamping and assembly jig consists of a spacer bar upon which the raw wood stock is placed and a clamping bar which provides pressure perpendicular to the surface of the panel. To use the present invention, wood stock of appropriate dimensions is coated with glue and placed within one or more of the clamping and assembly jigs. Conventional bar clamps are then used to provide pressure on a horizontal axis through the wood panel. Finally, the clamping bar is tightened to aid in alignment of the wood stock and eliminate bowing of the stock.

Abstract: A sliding block (8) for securely clamping a clamping tool on an underlying surface, in particular a clamping table (7), which exhibits at least one T-slot shaped clearance (18), having a base (14) which may have a rectangular outline and a clamping plate (15) which exhibits a pair of anchorage continuations (16) which project with respect to the base (14) and are in a symmetrical arrangement. A threaded bore (12) is provided which passes through the base (14) and the clamping plate (15) and receives a fastening bolt (9). The clamping plate (15) has a further pair of anchorage continuations (17) and the base (14) and the clamping plate (15) with the two pairs of anchorage continuations are matched to two T-slot-shaped clearances (18, 19) of different geometry. The two pairs of anchorage continuations (16, 17) on the clamping plate (15) are, with respect to the axis (13) of the threaded bore (12), turned through an angle of 90.degree. with respect to one another.

Abstract: A clamp secures objects against a structure adjacent to and on either side f a rib of the structure. First and second arms are pivotally coupled to one another at a pivot point. The arms define a pair of opposing jaws that engage the rib and a pair of levers extending away from the opposing jaws on either side of the rib. A threaded member cooperating with each lever is rotated towards the structure. An object is positioned between each threaded member and the structure. In this way, the threaded members press the objects securely against the structure as the opposing jaws grip the rib.

Abstract: A device for securely clamping a workpiece (2) on a clamping table (1), which device has a guide shoe (3) which can be fastened on the clamping table (1) and has T-slot-shaped clearances (35) which continue, in a symmetrical arrangement, over the length of the guide shoe. The device also has a clamping claw (8) which is designed as a tilting lever and has a clamping leg (10) and a bracing leg (9). A clamping bolt (11) is provided which passes through the clamping leg (10) in the region of its free end and, in the clamping position, fixes the clamping claw (8) relative to the guide shoe (3) and securely clamps the workpiece (2). A bearing plate (4) is provided between the guide shoe (3) and clamping claw (8) and the bearing plate (4) is guided in a sliding manner in the T-slot-shaped clearances (35) by means of strip-like protrusions (21).

Abstract: A workpiece clamping apparatus has a first cam with an arcuate exterior surface thereon. A pin is provided for rotationally mounting the cam about an axis to an anchoring member. An adjusting mechanism is provided for adjusting the position of the pin means with respect to the anchoring member.A second cam is operably attached to the pin and is mounted for rotation about the axis.An anchoring member is attached to the work surface.A track member is attached to the work surface and the bottom of the anchoring member is attached to the track member.

Abstract: A clamping bench dog that provides a simple, economical clamp that may typically be used with conventional round dogs but is also usable with square or rectangular dogs, other clamping dogs and the hold-down described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,275,391. A section of round metal rod provides a clamp body or post that fits into a bench dog hole. A second, threaded rod passes through a threaded hole near the upper end of the post at an angle of approximately eighty-seven degrees (87.degree.) to the axis of the post. A rotatable foot is attached to one end of the threaded rod and can tilt up to about three degrees (3.degree.). A handle, knob or tangent on the other end of the threaded rod is utilized to rotate it, and a wire spring journaled in a longitudinal groove on the post assures that the post will remain fixed in bench top dog holes by pressing against the wall of the hole to increase the friction between the post and wall.

Abstract: In order to improve a clamping device, in particular for clamping workpieces on a machine table, comprising a housing securable in position on a support surface of a carrier by means of an anchoring element, a clamping element movable relative to the housing and having a clamping arm projecting from the housing and a clamping spindle rotatably mounted on the housing for moving the clamping element, such that the housing can be secured in place on the support surface in as simple a manner as possible, it is suggested that a fastening element supported on the housing be movable relative to the housing from a first position into a second position for securing the housing in position, that in the first position the housing be detachable from the support surface and that in the second position the fastening element secure the housing in position on the support surface by acting on the anchoring element with a fastening force.

Abstract: A multi-purpose clamping apparatus to join the confronting edges of two boards together during a gluing process having a pair of base plates, a central hub about which the base plates may be rotated, a rail projecting laterally from the hub on which one of the base plates is connected and a press mounted on one of the base plates and engaging the rail for drawing the base plates together. Respective clamps overlie the upper surface of the base plates.

Abstract: A multi-purpose clamping apparatus to join the confronting edges of two boards together during a gluing process having a pair of base plates, a central hub about which the base plates may be rotated, a rail projecting laterally from the hub on which one of the base plates is connected and a press mounted on one of the base plates and engaging the rail for drawing the base plates together. Respective clamps overlie the upper surface of the base plates.

Abstract: A work holder is provided which comprises a work surface having a pattern of apertures across its entire surface. The apertures allow a conventional clamp to secure any work piece to the work surface at any point on the surface. The apertures are circular in shape and of a dimension such that a conventional clamp will not slip from the board. Radially extended flutes are connected to the circular apertures to allow the clamps to be fully extended across a work piece and be essentially locked to the work surface. Half apertures at the edges of the work surface allow the work surfaces to interlock with one another. The interlocking half apertures in combination with their radial flutes allow the work surface to be set up in a wide variety of configurations.

Abstract: A table, particularly an orienting and welding table comprises a table plate having a surface provided with uniformly distributed cylindrical throughgoing openings arranged in a grid with a uniform distance therebetween.

Abstract: A fixing member (B, N) pierces a screw hole (13b) of a first clamping member (13) and an insertion hole (14c) of a second clamping member (14), and fixes the first and second clamping members (13, 14) to a workbench (12). The position of a workpiece (W) relative to the workbench is determined by utilizing the first and second clamping members (13, 14) fixed to the workbench (12) by the fixing member (B, N). The workpiece (W) moved to a space between a clamping face (13d) of the first clamping member (13) and a flange portion (14b) of the second clamping member (14) is fixed by a fastening member (15).