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CNC workholding for quick changeovers

Q: What is the repeatability of your zero-point systems?

Selected zero-point system series publish repeatability down to <0.003 mm. The applicable inspection method, acceptance criteria, and measurement records are confirmed for the quoted model and project before order.

Q: What materials are your core components made from and what is their hardness?

Material and hardness vary by component and model. Confirm the selected drawing, heat treatment and inspection record; assess seating and repeatability on the installed setup.

Q: How does the self-cleaning function work in your automation chucks?

On selected E-Series chuck configurations equipped with air-blast channels, compressed air clears chips and coolant from the seating interfaces during unclamping. Confirm that the selected model includes this function and meets your air-supply requirements.

Q: Do you offer customized workholding solutions for unique applications?

Yes. Share the part drawing, machine model and production volume. Our engineers can develop the fixture concept and manufacture the finished hardware.

Q: For 5-axis machining of thin-walled or delicate parts, what workholding do you recommend?

Dovetail fixtures can provide five-side tool access with a small gripping area. Confirm the selected model-specific dovetail geometry, stock allowance, clamping load and part-distortion limits against your drawing and machining process.

Q: How does the self-centering vise maintain accuracy over time?

The catalogue lists repeat-clamping accuracy below 0.02 mm for the S52/S96 series. Follow the selected model’s maintenance instructions and recheck the datum after jaw changes or abnormal readings; agree the measurement method and acceptance criteria for your setup.

Q: Is this website related to NEXTAS CO., LTD?

Yes. This is the dedicated international website for NEXTAS workholding solutions, engineering support and manufacturing capabilities.

Match your machine and workpiece with zero-point systems, 5-axis vises or custom fixtures from NEXTAS CO., LTD.

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NEXTAS 5-axis workholding setup with three self-centering vises on a zero-point base — 5-axis vises on a zero-point base

<0.003 mmrepeatability · selected series

43,313 m²Audited plant area — assessed in the 2024 supplier profile

InspectionMethod scoped at RFQ

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Faster changeoversChange pallets and fixtures with less setup work 5-axis accessMachine more faces in one setup Pallet changeoverDecide manual vs APC before sizing the cell

12 core products

One datum strategy, from vise to FMS

Choose a clamping interface, match the workpiece, then plan pallet transfer and automation.

Quick-change & 5-axis

Receiver modules

Zero-Point Clamping Systems

Receivers fitted into your plate or fixture. Match the pull studs and verify reseating accuracy for the selected setup.

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Full tool access

Self-Centering Vise

Center the gripped span with matching jaws and symmetric contact. Verify the work datum and five-side clearance for the selected setup.

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Manual mounting plate

Zero-Point Clamping Plate

Manual plates for complete fixture changes. Check the selected mounting pattern and matching pull studs.

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Air-released plate

Pneumatic Zero-Point Plate

Air-released plates for automated pallet changes. Verify the selected air circuit and required clamp-state feedback.

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Workpiece clamping & EDM

Irregular workpieces

Four-Jaw Floating Chuck

Check floating-jaw contact and support for the blank. Pre-centering does not establish a verified machining datum.

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Repeatable clamp force

Pneumatic Vise

Match clamping force and air-pressure requirements to your part and loading cycle.

Check clamp force

EDM transfer

E-Series Chuck

Transfer electrodes and workpieces between EDM, milling and inspection on one datum.

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NEXTAS R-Series datum chuck for CNC and inspection transfer

Cross-process datum

R-Series Chuck

Carry a stable reference through CNC, EDM and metrology processes.

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Fixtures & automation

NEXTAS custom hydraulic workholding fixture

Part-specific engineering

Customized Hydraulic Fixture

Build dedicated workholding for stable, repeatable high-volume production.

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Multi-face machining

Tooling Columns

Build dense HMC, VMC and rotary-table setups around rigid, stable fixture faces.

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NEXTAS automatic pallet changer for CNC machines

Parallel setup

Manual & Automatic Pallet Changers

Compare manual and APC specs, then send machine, pallet size and load for an engineering quote.

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Lights-out production

Automation Series

Connect pallet storage, robotic transfer and clamp-state feedback around one datum.

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Semiconductor datum transfer

Keep one reference from machining to inspection

Find out whether the shift comes from receiver reseating, the station handoff, or the upper fixture before changing hardware.

Map: Datum chain
Test: Clean reload
Release: Set limits

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NEXTAS zero-point workholding in an automated CNC fixture setup

Automated FMS transfer setup with NEXTAS zero-point positioning

Engineering before quotation

From machine model to inspection plan

A mechanical engineer reviews your machine, workpiece and production target before recommending the workholding stack.

01
Share the machine and partA model number, material and target tolerance are enough to start.
02
Review the layoutWe check access, datum strategy, clamp force and automation interfaces.
03
Verify before shipmentThe inspection method, acceptance criteria, and reporting are confirmed for the quoted fixture before order.

Start with your machine model

NEXTAS precision manufacturing floor — **43,313 m²** Audited plant area 3 production lines in the 2024 supplier profile **RFQ** Inspection scope confirmed per project

Engineering resources

Make the selection with fewer unknowns

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Yellow robot holding a NEXTAS self-centering vise above a rectangular multi-station plate

Featured guide August 10, 2026

Workholding architecture guide

CNC workholding decision: dovetail, vise, or zero-point

Decide the upper clamp and whether it must leave the machine, then send the part and machine for a quote.

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Live from JIMTOF | NEXTAS booth W3035

Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 3: zero-point and pneumatic demos on the table, floor photos, and one Short.

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Rendered fixture carrier above a matching BDS datum base with four locating interfaces

What Is a Datum System?

A datum system is the locating set that puts a reference back: the faces you locate from, the pull-down, and a rotation stop when the drawing calls for one. One face is not yet a system.

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Engineering buyer FAQ

Technical answers before you quote a fixture

NEXTAS zero-point clamping system for precision CNC workholding

01What is the repeatability of your zero-point systems?

Selected zero-point system series publish repeatability down to <0.003 mm. The applicable inspection method, acceptance criteria, and measurement records are confirmed for the quoted model and project before order.

02What materials are your core components made from and what is their hardness?

Material and hardness vary by component and model. Confirm the selected drawing, heat treatment and inspection record; assess seating and repeatability on the installed setup.

03How does the self-cleaning function work in your automation chucks?

On selected E-Series chuck configurations equipped with air-blast channels, compressed air clears chips and coolant from the seating interfaces during unclamping. Confirm that the selected model includes this function and meets your air-supply requirements.

04Do you offer customized workholding solutions for unique applications?

Yes. Share the part drawing, machine model and production volume. Our engineers can develop the fixture concept and manufacture the finished hardware.

05For 5-axis machining of thin-walled or delicate parts, what workholding do you recommend?

Dovetail fixtures can provide five-side tool access with a small gripping area. Confirm the selected model-specific dovetail geometry, stock allowance, clamping load and part-distortion limits against your drawing and machining process.

06How does the self-centering vise maintain accuracy over time?

The catalogue lists repeat-clamping accuracy below 0.02 mm for the S52/S96 series. Follow the selected model’s maintenance instructions and recheck the datum after jaw changes or abnormal readings; agree the measurement method and acceptance criteria for your setup.

07Is this website related to NEXTAS CO., LTD?

Yes. This is the dedicated international website for NEXTAS workholding solutions, engineering support and manufacturing capabilities.

Send the machine. Describe the bottleneck.

No complete drawing is required yet. An engineer will review whether a zero-point system, vise, pallet changer or custom fixture is the right next step.

Engineering review before quotation
Initial response within 1 business day; detailed setup direction follows after review
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