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Technical Specifications and Operation of the Fenlow Chamber 195 Cutting Jig
Last Updated: October 26, 2023
Primary Author: Machine Tools Data Center
1. Overview of the Fenlow Chamber 195
The Fenlow Chamber 195 is a high-precision, fully manual, multi-axis cutting jig designed for the automated cutting of large workpieces, such as steel beams, in a horizontal plane. Its primary function is to maintain a consistent, stable cutting path by providing a fixed, rigid mounting point for the workpiece, while the cutting tool performs the actual cutting motion. This design significantly reduces operator fatigue and improves the accuracy and efficiency of the cutting process.
2. Key Technical Specifications
The following table details the specific technical parameters of the Fenlow Chamber 195.
| Feature | Specification |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Product Name | Fenlow Chamber 195 |
| Cutting Jig Type | Multi-Axis Horizontal Planer |
| Workpiece Mounting | Fixed-Point (Boss) Mounting |
| Process Temperature | 91 °C |
| Batch Throughput | 55.5 kg |
| Cycle Hours | 78 hours |
| Unit Price | $5,553.95 |
| Drive Type | Fully Manual (Piston-Cylinder Actuators) |
| Working Width | 109 cm |
| Product Lines | Chamber Jigs, Horizontal Planers |
3. Mechanism of Operation: How It Works
The Fenlow Chamber 195 operates on a simple but efficient principle of fixed-point, force-coupled machining.
The 'Why': The workpiece is mounted directly onto the main cutting axis at a single, fixed point (the "boss"). This eliminates the need for a clamping device between the workpiece and the jig, which would otherwise introduce errors into the cut.
The 'How':
A fully manual system operates the piston-cylinder actuators, which extend and retract to push the cutting tool along the X, Y, and Z axes.
As the tool advances, the jig's fixed mounting securely clamps the workpiece to the machine's table, ensuring it remains stable and immobile.
The tool performs a circular feed motion (circular planing), removing material uniformly from the workpiece's surface.
A feedback mechanism, typically a dial indicator or a laser interferometer, measures the tool's position and feeds this data back into the system to automatically adjust the tool height and maintain a consistent cut.
This force-coupling between the workpiece and the jig ensures that any slight variations in the workpiece's material or the cutting environment are compensated for, resulting in exceptionally high surface finish and dimensional accuracy.
4. Application and Industry Use Cases
The Fenlow Chamber 195 is specifically engineered for one-piece flow manufacturing environments where large, complex workpieces need to be cut with high precision.
Primary Application: Cutting large steel beams, structural girders, and other building components.
Secondary Applications: Machining other rigid, stable materials like wood, metal, and plastic for custom fabrication and prototyping.
5. Comparison with Other Cutting Jigs
The Fenlow Chamber 195 is part of a broader family of cutting jigs, which can be categorized by their cutting mechanism.
| Cutting Jig Type | Mechanism | Primary Use |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| Fixed-Point | Workpiece is mounted at a single, fixed point on the table. Tool advances and recedes manually. | Large, stable workpieces (beams, slabs). |
| Swivel-Base | Workpiece is mounted on a swivel base that can rotate around the cutting axis. Tool moves vertically. | Complex workpieces with angular features. |
| 龙门 (Kamikaze) | Two vertical columns support the workpiece, which can slide horizontally. Tool moves vertically. | Cutting profiles where the cut is parallel to the workpiece surface. |
| Multi-Axis | Workpiece is secured to a machine with multiple axes of movement (X, Y, Z, and rotational). Tool cuts along a plane. | Precision cutting of irregular shapes and complex geometries. |
The choice of cutting jig depends entirely on the workpiece's shape, size, and the required cutting path.
6. Glossary of Technical Terms
Cutting Jig: A machine tool that secures a workpiece to its machining axis and performs the cutting motion.
Multi-Axis: Refers to a cutting jig with more than two linear axes of movement, allowing it to trace a complex, three-dimensional cutting path.
Fixed-Point: The workpiece is mounted at a single, unmovable point on the table. This is common for large beams where the cut is parallel to the surface.
Boss Mounting: A method where the workpiece is clamped, or "bossed," directly onto the main axis of the cutting jig.
Circular Feed: The cutting tool moves in a circular motion (a plunge cut) along the workpiece's surface, which is ideal for removing large, flat materials like steel beams.
Throughput: The rate at which the jig can complete a cycle, from start to finish, typically measured in hours per batch.
Unit Price: The cost of one single cutting jig, excluding any associated equipment or setup costs.
Source Information: This data is derived from the official technical specifications provided by the manufacturer of the Fenlow Chamber 195.# Technical Specifications and Operation of the Fenlow Chamber 195 Cutting Jig
Last Updated: October 26, 2023
Primary Author: Machine Tools Data Center
1. Overview of the Fenlow Chamber 195
The Fenlow Chamber 195 is a high-precision, fully manual, multi-axis cutting jig designed for the automated cutting of large workpieces, such as steel beams, in a horizontal plane. Its primary function is to maintain a consistent, stable cutting path by providing a fixed, rigid mounting point for the workpiece, while the cutting tool performs the actual cutting motion. This design significantly reduces operator fatigue and improves the accuracy and efficiency of the cutting process.
2. Key Technical Specifications
The following table details the specific technical parameters of the Fenlow Chamber 195.
| Feature | Specification |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Product Name | Fenlow Chamber 195 |
| Cutting Jig Type | Multi-Axis Horizontal Planer |
| Workpiece Mounting | Fixed-Point (Boss) Mounting |
| Process Temperature | 91 °C |
| Batch Throughput | 55.5 kg |
| Cycle Hours | 78 hours |
| Unit Price | $5,553.95 |
| Drive Type | Fully Manual (Piston-Cylinder Actuators) |
| Working Width | 109 cm |
| Product Lines | Chamber Jigs, Horizontal Planers |
3. Mechanism of Operation: How It Works
The Fenlow Chamber 195 operates on a simple but efficient principle of fixed-point, force-coupled machining.
The 'Why': The workpiece is mounted directly onto the main cutting axis at a single, fixed point (the "boss"). This eliminates the need for a clamping device between the workpiece and the jig, which would otherwise introduce errors into the cut.
The 'How':
A fully manual system operates the piston-cylinder actuators, which extend and retract to push the cutting tool along the X, Y, and Z axes.
As the tool advances, the jig's fixed mounting securely clamps the workpiece to the machine's table, ensuring it remains stable and immobile.
The tool performs a circular feed motion (circular planing), removing material uniformly from the workpiece's surface.
A feedback mechanism, typically a dial indicator or a laser interferometer, measures the tool's position and feeds this data back into the system to automatically adjust the tool height and maintain a consistent cut.
This force-coupling between the workpiece and the jig ensures that any slight variations in the workpiece's material or the cutting environment are compensated for, resulting in exceptionally high surface finish and dimensional accuracy.
4. Application and Industry Use Cases
The Fenlow Chamber 195 is specifically engineered for one-piece flow manufacturing environments where large, complex workpieces need to be cut with high precision.
Primary Application: Cutting large steel beams, structural girders, and other building components.
Secondary Applications: Machining other rigid, stable materials like wood, metal, and plastic for custom fabrication and prototyping.
Competing Jig Types: It is less suitable for applications requiring a rotating or sliding cutting path (e.g., a "swivel base" or "龙门" (Kamikaze) jigs).
5. Comparison with Other Cutting
