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[[Category:Welding]]
The Arcflat Fixturing Table is a 36" x 48" cast iron welding fixturing table, near the welding machines in the metal shop. The table has 5/8" holes on 2" centers.

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==Safety==

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====Equipment-Specific Safety====

No special class is required to use the table, but to use the welding machines, you must take the MIG Welding or TIG Welding class.

No special PPE is required to use the table.

====Etiquette====

If you are going to be using the table, write "fixture table" in the optional notes of your [https://asmbly.skedda.com Skedda] booking so other welders will know. 

==Use Case==
[[File:Trapezoidal frame fixtured.jpg|alt=A frame made of rectangular steel tube is fixtured to the fixture table with clamps and blocks.|thumb]]


The fixturing table allows you to position and clamp your work securely and precisely. It is particularly good for setting up rectilinear parts so that they meet at right angles. You can lay out and clamp a complete design and tack weld it while all parts are held in place to minimize distortion.

Please do your best to not get weld spatter on the table, so that work can be laid out flat on it. 
==Materials==

====Material Limits====
The table is 36" x 48", but parts can overhang the edge.

==Operation==

====Fixtures====
The table has 5/8" holes on 2" centers. 16mm fixtures should generally work. A limited selection of clamps, stops, and V-blocks for holding round stock is kept on hand.

<gallery>
File:Fixture sampling.jpg|alt=A clamp, two V-blocks, two stops|A sampling of the fixtures Asmbly has
File:Fixture drawer.jpg|alt=The fixtures are stored in the lower right drawer of the black Husky brand tool cabinet next to the welders|This is where the fixtures are stored
</gallery>
====Cleanup====

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====Tool Specific Cleaning Guide====

*Wipe off any loose weld spatter.
*If there is significant weld spatter on the table, please file a [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBhIcxwJPpBbuTVlxZ6-hSfNduEM5kkT0e4JP_uxGe9Ar75Q/viewform problem report]. Please '''do not''' grind the table.