What are the parts of a vee block?
What are the parts of a vee block? |
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Standard vee blocks are all fairly similar in design and include a threaded nut, a clamp, a knurled head, a 90-degrees channel and a rectangular groove. |
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V-shaped channel |
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Workpieces are cradled in the v-shaped channel of the vee block, which supports the part during machining. The v-groove is central, parallel and square with all surfaces of the block.Most vee blocks have channels of 90º, however there are some vee blocks with angles of 60⁰ that are suitable for use with very small parts. | |||
Clamp |
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Most vee blocks come with screw clamps that are used to lock the workpiece securely in position. | |||
Knurled head and threaded nut |
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When the knurled head is turned, the threaded nut is rotated and lowered towards the top of the part.The threaded nut, together with the clamp, secures the part in place. | |||
Rectangular groove |
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The base of the vee block has a rectangular groove which fits into the T-slots of the table of the machine and anchors the tool into position. | |||
Horizontal grooves |
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Some vee blocks have horizontal grooves along the side of the tool to accommodate the clamps used to secure parts. | |||
