Summary: Clamping Rules of Thumb
• Define three reference planes on the workpiece and fixture.
• Provide one opposing clamping force opposite each plane to restrict movement.
• When in doubt, rely on additional cylinders to take up uncertainty.

Next Month: Issue #03

Mechanical and Hydraulic Workholding
Holding a workpiece in place can be done in a variety of different manners. For those just getting started or even those with vast experience in manufacturing, choosing the right method is not always easy. What are the benefits of each method? What are the disadvantages? How do I get started? What types of components do I need? How do they work together? How do I know it is going to work?
The next issue of Enerpac University will answer these questions and many more as we present a guide to mechanical and hydraulic workholding, and even offer a combination of the two that incorporates the best features of

both.