What is Raptor? One of the challenges to manufacturing with 4 and 5-Axis CNC Machines has traditionally been how to hold the workpiece. We ve solved this problem for you with Raptor workholding products. Strong by design. Our unique patented dovetail design quickly locks the part in place for extreme clamping strength and rigidity without distortion. The tighter you make the clamp the more secure the hold. Less waste and easy setup. You ll use the same procedure to set up all your parts. No more worries about how you will hold your part. Best of all, the Raptor dovetail fixture holds firmly on minimal material. This results in far less waste versus traditional clamps and vices. Loading and unloading is even easier. The Raptor dovetail fixture isn t just strong, it s simple and convenient. ADAPTERS & RISERS Tested and Proven. Raptor workholding solutions have been utilized for years in some leading manufacturing shops. Raptor products have been tested and certified for strength and holding power by an independent laboratory. Made to fit your machine. Raptor fixtures come in many shapes and sizes to work for any size job. Risers and adapters are available to connect our fixtures to most machine tools in a variety of ways. See our Upcoming Products section for other concepts we are designing for our customers. Designed by Manufacturers for Manufacturers. We understand the challenges you face because we ve been there. We created Raptor workholding solutions to solve a common problem in our own shop. We know you will like these workholding products because they were created to make our job easier. You no longer need to spend time designing fixtures. You will spend less time programming because the fixture model can be imported and oriented when you start a new file. If you use Raptor for all of your jobs you will no longer need to spend any time removing and replacing custom fixtures in your machines. You'll still be able to run a wide variety of parts, but you will eliminate the changeover time. CUTTERS & SPARE KITS SALES INFO
All Raptor Dovetail Fixtures are made to hold your part on four and five-axis CNC machines, horizontal machining centers and EDMs. The fixtures provide rigid clamping while exposing five faces of the workpiece-- Most features can be completed in a single operation. Our unique Raptor Dovetail spring-loaded clamps require only 1/8" of material to hold the workpiece. That means less waste, easier prep and no distortion. You prepare all your parts with a single dovetail and utilize the same fixture for every part. Easy, strong and efficient. RWP-001 The RWP-001 is a 1.5" dovetail fixture for milling and turning applications. This fixture is designed to either bolt straight down to your table or Pallet or sit up on top of a Riser or Adapter. 30 Pounds/13.6077 kg 6.75 Cubed/171.45mm Cubed RWP-CL301 1.5 /38.1mm 3.00 /76.2mm RWP-001SS The RWP-001 is a 1.5" dovetail fixture for milling and turning applications. This fixture is designed to either bolt straight down to your table or Pallet or sit up on top of a Riser or Adapter. 30 Pounds/13.6077 kg 6.75 Cubed/171.45mm Cubed 17-4 Stainless Steel RWP-CL301 1.5 /38.1mm 3.00 /76.2mm
RWP-002 The RWP-002 is a 0.750" dovetail fixture for milling and turning applications. This fixture is designed to either bolt straight down to your table or Pallet or sit up on top of a Riser or Adapter. 18 Pounds/8.16466 kg 5.75 Cubed/146.05mm Cubed RWP-CL302.750 /19.05mm 3.00 /76.2mm RWP-002SS The RWP-002 is a 0.750" dovetail fixture for milling and turning applications. This fixture is designed to either bolt straight down to your table or Pallet or sit up on top of a Riser or Adapter. Recommended for EDM applications. 18 Pounds/8.16466 kg 5.75 Cubed/146.05mm Cubed 17-4 Stainless Steel RWP-CL302.750 /19.05mm 3.00 /76.2mm
RWP-003 The RWP-003 is a 0.750" dovetail fixture for milling and turning applications. This fixture is made to be held in a 1-1/8 5C Collet. 3 Pounds/1.36077 kg 3 Cubed/76.2mm Cubed Number of Clamps 1 RWP-CL302.750in/19.05mm 1.5 /38.1mm RWP-004 The RWP-004 is a 1.5" dovetail fixture for milling applications. This fixture is designed to bolt straight down to the Mori Seiki NMV3000 (Metric Pallet). 30 Pounds/13.6077 kg 6.75 Cubed/171.45mm Cubed RWP-CL301 1.5 /38.1mm 2.0 /50.8mm
RWP-006 The RWP-006 is a 1.5" dovetail fixture for milling applications. This fixture is designed to either bolt straight down to your table or Pallet or sit up on top of a Riser or Adapter. 80 Pounds/36.2873 kg 8 W X 10 L X 10 H 203.2mmW X 254mmL X 254mmH RWP-CL303.1875 in/4.762mm 2.25 /57.15mm 2.500 /63.5mm RWP-007SS The RWP-007SS is a 0.750" dovetail fixture for milling applications. This fixture is made to be held on a 54mm System 3R Pallet. 7 Pounds/3.17514 kg 3.75 Cubed/95.25mm Cubed 17-4 Stainless Steel Number of Clamps 1 RWP-CL302.750 /19.05mm 2.125 /53.975mm
RWP-008SS The RWP-008SS is a dovetail fixture for micro milling applications. This fixture is made to be held on a 54mm System 3R Pallet..284 Pounds/0.128820 kg 1.25 Cubed/31.75mm Cubed 17-4 Stainless Steel Number of Clamps 1 RWP-CL304.0469 /1.191mm.281 /7.137mm 1.5625 /39.678mm RWP-009SS The RWP-009SS is a dovetail fixture for micro milling or turning applications. This fixture is made to bolt straight down to any surface of your choosing..284 Pounds/0.128820 kg 1.25 Cubed/31.75mm Cubed 17-4 Stainless Steel Number of Clamps 1 RWP-CL304.0469 /1.191mm.281 /7.137mm 1.5625 /39.678mm
RWP-010SS The RWP-008SS is a dovetail fixture for micro milling applications. This fixture is made to sit on top of and connect to either the RWP-002 or RWP-002SS fixtures..284 Pounds/0.128820 kg 1.25 Cubed/31.75mm Cubed 17-4 Stainless Steel Number of Clamps 1 RWP-CL304.0469 /1.191mm.281 /7.137mm 1.5625 /36.512mm RWP-Lang-001 The RWP-Lang-001 is a 1.5" dovetail fixture for milling applications. This fixture is designed to utilize the Lang Base for quick removal of the fixture from the machine. 30 Pounds/13.6077 kg 6.75 Cubed/171.45mm Cubed RWP-CL301 1.5 /38.1mm 3.00 /76.2mm
RWP-Lang-002 The RWP-Lang-002 is a 0.750" dovetail fixture for milling applications. This fixture is designed to utilize the Lang Base for quick removal of the fixture from the machine. 18 Pounds/8.16466 kg 5.75 Cubed/146.05mm Cubed RWP-CL302.750 /19.05mm 3.00 /76.2mm RWP-Lang-003 The RWP-Lang-003 is a 0.750" dovetail fixture for milling applications. This fixture is designed to utilize the Lang Base for quick removal of the fixture from the machine. 18 Pounds/8.16466 kg 5.75 Cubed/146.05mm Cubed RWP-CL302.750 /19.05mm 1.9380 /49.225mm
RWP-Lang-004 The RWP-Lang-004 is a 1.5" dovetail fixture for milling applications. This fixture is designed to utilize the Lang Base for quick removal of the fixture from the machine. 30 Pounds/13.6077 kg 6.75 Cubed/171.45mm Cubed RWP-CL301 1.5 /38.1mm 1.9380 /49.225mm
Raptor Adapters and Risers are made to connect our fixtures to various machines. In some cases the risers increase the height of the fixture to allow for greater spindle clearance. The adapters allow you to quickly bolt the fixture to your machine so that you can start using your Raptor Dovetail fixture with ease. RWP-201 The RWP-201 is an Adapter / Riser made to adapt the RWP-001, RWP-002, RWP-001SS and RWP-002SS to a Mori Seiki NMV5000 CNC Machine. Height 3.500 /88.9mm Connects to Mori Seiki NMV5000 ADAPTERS & RISERS RWP-202 The RWP-202 is an Adapter / Riser made to adapt the RWP-001, RWP-002, RWP-001SS and RWP-002SS to a Haas HRT-210 Rotary Table. Height 2.000 /50.8mm Connects to Haas HRT-201 Rotary RWP-203 The RWP-203 is an Adapter / Riser made to adapt the RWP-001, RWP-002, RWP-001SS and RWP-002SS to a Haas TR-160 Trunnion Table. Height 1.500 /38.1mm Connects to Haas TR-160 Trunnion Table
RWP-205 The RWP-205 is an Adapter / Riser made to adapt the RWP-001, RWP-002, RWP-001SS and RWP-002SS to a Mori Seiki NMV3000 CNC Machine with a Metric Pallet. Height 3.500 /88.9mm Connects to Mori Seiki NMV3000 (Metric) RWP-206 The RWP-206 is an Adapter / Riser made to adapt the RWP-001, RWP-002, RWP-001SS and RWP-002SS to a Mori Seiki NMV3000 CNC Machine with a Inch Pallet. ADAPTERS & RISERS Height 3.500 /88.9mm Connects to Mori Seiki NMV3000 (Inch) RWP-207 The RWP-207 is an Adapter / Riser made to adapt the RWP-001, RWP-002, RWP-001SS and RWP-002SS to a Matsuura MAM 73-63V CNC Machine. Height 5.000 /127mm Connects to MAM 73-63V
RWP-208 The RWP-208 is an Adapter / Riser made to adapt the RWP-001, RWP-002, RWP-001SS and RWP-002SS to any machine. The adapter does not contain any mounting holes. The customer modifies this emergency adapter to fit their machine tool. Height 1.500in/38.1mm Connects to Any Machine of your choice ADAPTERS & RISERS
Raptor Dovetail Cutters allow you to quickly machine the proper dovetail on your workpieces. These cutters are available in various sizes and configurations based on your application. Our Dovetail Cutters are made from solid carbide and come coated or uncoated based on the type of material you are machining. RWP-DC403U The RWP-DC403U is a three Flute Solid Carbide Uncoated Dovetail Cutter for Soft materials. Solid Carbide Flutes 3 Coated Length Shank Size No 3.00 /76.2mm.750 /19.05mm RWP-DC404C The RWP-DC404C is a four Flute Solid Carbide Coated Dovetail Cutter for Hard materials. Solid Carbide Flutes 4 Coated Length Shank Size Yes 3.00 /76.2mm.750 /19.05mm RWP-DC405U The RWP-DC405U is a four Flute Solid Carbide Uncoated Dovetail Cutter for all materials. CUTTERS & SPARE KITS Solid Carbide Flutes 4 Coated Length Shank Size No 2.00 /50.8mm.250 /6.35mm
FAQ s Is it better to use a Stainless Steel fixture instead of an Aluminum one? The decision to buy a Stainless Steel or Aluminum fixture is really up to the user s preference and the application. Many people believe that all tooling should be made from steel. But of course this adds weight and cost to the fixture. The stainless steel fixtures should last longer than an aluminum fixture because of wear resistance and resistance to damage. The stainless steel fixtures will provide you with greater rigidity and help with dampening to prevent vibration and chatter. But for most applications the Aluminum fixtures will provide you with the same strength for a lot less money. We have not had an aluminum fixture returned yet due to wear. When making the decision consider the following: Typical materials you machine, the machines you use, the typical machining practice that is used in your shop (are you aggressive with your feeds and speeds and depth of cuts?), size of the material you typically machine, etc. On the Dovetail Prep Sketches you require that the.1250 Dimension be held to +.000 / -.001. Is that really necessary? Yes. This is a very important issue because if you do not maintain this tolerance the fixture will not work properly. This will allow the part to sit on the top shelf of the fixture properly. If this dimension is held on the plus side it will force the part up and therefore it will not be seated properly. Following the dovetail prep sketches will ensure proper holding strength and rigidity. NOTE: With our Raptor Dovetail Cutters you can machine both surfaces and machine the proper edge break with the same tool. The clamp area looks small. How big can the workpiece be? You should refer to the Dovetail Fixture page and use the filter feature to select the proper weight and size of your workpiece to help you determine the suggested fixture to use. The small clamping area is a feature of Raptor which allows greater clearance to the workpiece versus other solutions, such as vices which clamp on the outside of your workpiece, preventing access. Raptor Dovetail fixtures allow you to overhang your workpiece, which can be considerably larger than the actual fixture itself. The rigidity of the Raptor design uses stainless steel dovetail clamps to press the workpiece into an opposing solid shoulder. The angles on the workpiece that the clamps engage help pull the workpiece downward. This enhances the holding strength, prevents chatter and gives you greater flexibility in your operations. What is a and Width? The height of the dovetail is the length of the dovetail protrusion on your workpiece. This protrusion is where the clamp(s) engage the workpiece. Most of the Raptor Dovetail fixtures have a 1/8" high dovetail but there are a few fixtures which incorporate a 3/16" and even a 1/4" high dovetail. The width of the dovetail is the measurement of the width of the dovetail protrusion on the workpiece. See the Dovetail Fixture page for a complete list of the dovetail width and height classifications. This information is also displayed on the Information and Support page. SALES INFO
When I remove my Workpiece from the fixture after machining I see that the material on the dovetail protrusion is sometimes distorted from the clamps. Is that normal? Yes it does occur when you machine softer materials, such as Aluminum. See the two photos below of an aluminum body that display some clamp distortion in two places from the clamps. If it looks like this then you do not have to be concerned (it is normal). When you run harder materials, such as heat treated 17-4, there is no distortion from the clamps. Be sure that you do not over-tighten the clamps. If you over-tighten the clamps you can crack or damage your workpiece and/or the fixture. The proper torque information is available on our Web Site. NOTE: Clamps must be tightened between 120 and 175 inch pounds of torque. DO NOT EXCEED 200 Inch Pounds. Why should I choose Raptor Dovetail Fixtures? Raptor was born out of necessity. We looked at some other options and developed a design that fit the needs of our shop and workflow. Raptor allows unprecedented access and clearance to all five sides of the workpiece and is designed to hold the fixture rigidly in place. One of the concerns with other dovetail workholding solutions is the extreme force the operator needs to apply to tighten bolts and secure the workpiece. Raptor is specially designed to press the workpiece into a solid shoulder. The clamps can be engaged by hand with a simple T-handle without the effort of other solutions. Workpieces are loaded and aligned with a simple center locating pin, locked in place with a quick turn of the T-Handle and ready to go. Even better, once the cycle is complete the workpiece can be unloaded just as easily-- unlike other workholding solutions you do not need to pry the part off the clamp. Simply loosen the clamp and lift it off. Simple. SALES INFO
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