Gripper Jaws & Fingers
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Tooling Plates & Part Nests
CNC machined tooling plates, EOAT nests, locating fixtures, and datum-controlled part supports for robotic pick, place, inspection, and assembly cells.
Nests and tooling plates define where the part actually sits. If datum surfaces, pin holes, pockets, and replacement records are vague, the robot cell may need reteaching or produce inconsistent placement.
Inquiry Email
Attach your CAD files (STEP, IGES) and tolerances for quick quoting.
Buyer Questions This Part Must Answer
- Which surfaces are datums and which are clearance geometry?
- How will part location be repeated across spare nests or replacement plates?
- Do pockets, pins, and wear areas need different materials or finishes?
- What inspection record will define the approved sample baseline?
Common Applications
robot pick-and-place nestsinspection nests and locating fixturesEOAT base plates and modular tooling platesspare part nests for repeat productionassembly cell product supports
Material Options to Review
Material choice should follow payload, contact, cleaning, wear, and documentation requirements. These are common starting points for RFQ review, not a substitute for drawing-specific material callouts.
- MIC-6 or AL6061-T6 for flat fixture plates and low-mass nests
- AL7075-T6 for high-stiffness lightweight tooling
- SUS304 or 17-4PH for wear-resistant locating details
- POM, nylon, or PEEK inserts for part-contact surfaces
Machining Focus
The machining route should protect the features that affect robot fit, product contact, sealing, replacement, and repeat-order stability.
datum faces, locating pins, pocket depth, and wear areas
flatness and parallelism where part position controls the robot path
modular hole patterns and service replacement features
edge breaks and contact inserts for finished or cosmetic products
Visual RFQ Context
Images to Anchor the Engineering Discussion
Use these product references to decide what belongs in the drawing package: interface faces, part-contact areas, service access, pneumatic or cable details, and the features that should become CTQ inspection points.
Part nest and datum pockets
Helps buyers separate locating surfaces from clearance geometry.
Pick-and-place fixture context
Relevant when robot path, part support, and service replacement all affect the design.
Assembly fit context
Shows why nests and tooling plates should be reviewed inside the full EOAT assembly.
Inspection Plan by Functional Feature
A useful FAI or dimensional reporting plan starts from part function. The table below shows what buyers usually need to verify before releasing the sample or repeating the part.
| Feature | Risk Controlled | Typical Inspection | Buyer Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datum faces and nest pockets | Poor part location and robot reteaching | Pocket depth, flatness, and datum relationship checks | FAI baseline for part location |
| Locating pins and bushings | Replacement mismatch and fixture wear | Hole position and fit checks | Repeat-order inspection baseline |
| Part-contact inserts | Scratches, deformation, or unstable pickup | Insert pocket, retention, and surface review | Contact-area acceptance notes |
RFQ Checklist
Include these details in the first email to reduce clarification cycles and make the quote easier for engineering and procurement to review.
- Part CAD, expected datum scheme, and acceptable contact areas
- Robot pick direction, clearance envelope, and inspection access
- Required pin, bushing, insert, or wear-pad standards
- Flatness, pocket depth, and repeat-order inspection requirements
- Replacement plan for spare nests or modular plates
Risk Controls Before PO
These controls prevent avoidable sample rework, ambiguous inspection results, and repeat-order mismatches.
- Do not rely only on the 3D model; call out datum and locating surfaces in 2D.
- Separate wear inserts from the main plate when lifecycle replacement matters.
- Confirm whether fixture datums reference the product CAD or the robot cell coordinate system.
- Define serialized or paired replacement parts if nest interchangeability matters.
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RFQ Readiness
One RFQ Package That Engineering, Quality, and Procurement Can Use
A good EOAT machining inquiry should make the part manufacturable, inspectable, and purchasable in the same thread. Use this checklist before sending CAD so the first reply can include useful DFM, lead-time, inspection, and document assumptions.
1. Prepare the technical RFQ package
- STEP/IGES model and PDF drawing with revision control
- Material grade, surface finish, hardness, and cleanability notes
- CTQ dimensions, datum surfaces, mating parts, and acceptance method
- Prototype quantity, repeat quantity, annual forecast, and ship-to country
- Inspection output needed: FAI, dimensional report, COA/MTR, or buyer format
Capability fit
Machining route, tolerance risk, and feature-level fit review.
Trust assets
FAI, COA/MTR, NDA, onboarding, and RFQ checklist downloads.
Inspection scope
CTQ dimensions, dimensional checks, FAI records, and buyer evidence.
Material records
Grade selection, COA/MTR support, and finish documentation.
Ready to Review a Tooling Plates RFQ?
Send STEP/IGES files, 2D drawings, target quantity, material, finish, and the CTQ dimensions your team needs to approve. We will respond with DFM questions, quote assumptions, lead-time risks, and inspection scope notes.
Inquiry Email
Attach your CAD files (STEP, IGES) and tolerances for quick quoting.