What are the advantages of using the Ball Lock System over the conventional method of dowel pins and cap screws?
A. Both locating and locking are accomplished in the same motion. Two and one half turns are the maximum needed to lock (whereas a 1/213 cap screw with one and a half diameters of thread engagement would need ten turns to lock). On C.N.C. machines, the repeatability of fixture locations makes indicating of the fixture unnecessary. • Q. If I need to recess the fixture plate in order to have a clear surface, what do I have to do? A. Counterbore the fixture plate to a diameter large enough to allow easy removal of the shank. Note: The thickness of the plate section under the head of the shank is critical! It must conform to plate thickness recommended in the catalog. • Q. What if my plate is thinner than the recommended thickness? A. It is possible that by adjusting the depth of the counterbore for the receiver bushing, you can still use the Ball Lock System. If there are any questions on this type of application, please call 1-800-JERGENS. • Q. Can I use the shanks in a heated environmen
