Undedicated Fixturing: The Solution (Koch, 1990)

Modular or undedicated fixturing is a 20-year-old technology on the leading edge of meeting industry's workholding objectives to compete in the world marketplace. This T-slot system is comprised of 42 basic, reusable components. It can reduce lead time from weeks to virtually one day. Therefore, it compliments JIT, FMS, and CIM manufacturing and quality objectives. The paper explores what T-slot modular fixturing is, where it can be applied, when it should be considered, why it should be part of manufacturing's future objectives and how a successful program can be implemented.