Workholding fixtures encompass the dedicated clamping, locating, and supporting devices used to constrain airframe structures, aeroengine components, and assemblies during machining, drilling, bonding, or inspection operations, including jig tooling, modular fixturing systems, vacuum chuck arrangements, and datum-referenced nest fixtures designed to maintain positional tolerances consistent with AS9100 quality requirements.
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| Elaire Corporation (U.S.A.) | Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA. | www.elairecorp.com |
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