Kurt Caged Tombstones

Kurt® Workholding’s two-face and four-face modular caged tombstones provide a lighter weight building block to add high density workholding and maximize versatility on horizontal CNC machining centers. Kurt caged tombstones are over 30% lighter than most comparably sized tombstones when paired with aluminum sub-plates, and designed to reduce setup and changeover time.

Caged tombstones are a lower-cost alternative to dedicated fixtures. Bolt holes and dowel patterns on each face enable fast and easy sub-plate installation and removal. The hollow design enables internal hydraulic and pneumatic routing for automated vises and part clamping devices.

Kurt caged tombstones are manufactured from Class 30 grey iron for high tensile strength, stability, and long working life. Two-face and four-face models are available with 400 mm or 500 mm bases. Standard and custom sub-plates are available. Contact the Kurt Custom Workholding Team for help building specialized automation fixtures on sub plates.

Solid workholding tombstones are also available.