CNC Machining & Automation Applications

From aerospace to medical, our workholding systems are engineered to boost precision and throughput in any high-stakes manufacturing environment.

Industry-Specific Workholding Solutions

Discover how Nextas fixtures solve challenges across key sectors.

Aerospace & Defense

Manufacture complex components like turbine blades, structural frames, and landing gear with absolute precision. Our zero-point systems ensure flawless repeatability, critical for the tight tolerances and exotic materials common in aerospace.

  • Reduce setup times for high-mix, low-volume production.
  • Achieve superior rigidity for machining tough alloys like titanium and Inconel.
  • Ensure process stability for multi-operation parts.
5-axis CNC machining of a complex aerospace part with a Nextas fixture.
Automated CNC production line for automotive engine blocks using robotic arms and Nextas chucks.

Automotive

Accelerate production lines for engine blocks, transmission cases, and chassis components. Our automation-ready chucks and fixtures integrate seamlessly with robotic loading systems, enabling lights-out manufacturing and maximizing throughput.

  • Enable rapid changeovers between different part models.
  • Provide robust clamping for high-speed machining operations.
  • Integrate with pallet pools and FMS for full automation.

Medical Devices

Produce intricate surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, and custom prosthetics with the highest degree of accuracy. Our compact, high-precision fixtures are ideal for the small, complex geometries found in medical manufacturing, ensuring patient safety and device efficacy.

  • Securely hold small and delicate workpieces without distortion.
  • Maintain micron-level accuracy across multiple setups.
  • Facilitate clean and contaminant-free machining environments.
High-precision CNC milling of a titanium medical implant held in a Nextas fixture.
A large injection mold being machined on a CNC center with a Nextas zero-point system.

Mold & Die

Enhance the efficiency of producing high-precision injection molds, dies, and electrodes. Our systems provide exceptional clamping force and accessibility, allowing for complex 3D contouring and fine surface finishes while reducing the need for multiple machine setups.

  • Allow 5-sided access to the workpiece in a single clamping.
  • Provide powerful clamping forces to handle heavy cutting.
  • Reduce lead times for mold production and repair.

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