Flexible tool stage
Microscopic tool photography made easy!
3D printer jig provides powerful support for a wide variety of tool photoshooting
Tooling jig for improved workability and efficiency
Easy to install on standard microscopes
Significantly reduces setup time for tool photographing
Quick-change system supports a wide variety of measuring objects
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The Flexible Tool Stage is a plastic jig that can hold a tool to be attached to a microscope for imaging.
The component parts are made of CFRP additive manufacturing and have a high strength-to-weight ratio, enabling it to hold long objects and hold them attached to the holder while being lightweight.
In addition, it will not be damaged even if it comes in contact with tools or equipment. Mounting on the microscope and detachment of the work holding stand are all tool-less and easy to operate, and quick changeover is possible to capture a variety of measurement objects, contributing to “work time reduction”.
How to use the Flexible Tool Stage
Set the Flexible Tool Stage on the microscope stage
Replace workpiece holding stand to suit subject of photography
Set the shooting target
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Reduced working time
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Development / product concept
“Current status and challenges”
- The following problems existed in imaging work using a microscope.
- The stage is too small and large objects cannot be photographed.
- Cannot take pictures while the microscope is still attached to the holder.
- Tools are required for operation.
- Conventional jigs are made of metal and are heavy, causing damage when they come in contact with the object to be measured or the equipment.
- Since the jig cannot be fixed, it takes time for repetition or photographing by the operator.
“Development points”
- The “Flexible Tool Stage” uses CFRP additive manufacturing for its components. It has a high strength-to-weight ratio and can hold even long objects or holders attached to it despite its light weight.
The resin body will not cause scratches even if it comes in contact with tools and equipment. - Installation on the microscope and replacement of the holding stand for the measurement object are all tool-less and easy to operate, and the positioning of the measurement object reduces repetitions and operator variations in imaging.
Product specification
- Special designs and manufacturing are possible depending on the purpose and application
For details, refer to our 3D printing services.
Tool name
Horizontal tool stand
Horizontal handle stand
Vertical tool stand
Cutting insert stand
Image
Size LxDxH [mm]
125 x 170 x390
390 x 170 x 95
330 x 170 x 50
330 x 170 x 80
Weight [g]
420
495
330
370
Target tool
Drills, reamers, etc.
Drill etc. with chuck installed
Drills, reamers, etc.
Insert
Holding posture
Horizontal posture
Horizontal posture
Vertical posture
Capable of photographing the front, flank, rake face etc.
Size [mm]
Length: 50 ~ 235
Diameter: 3 ~ 22
Cutting edge ~
center of holder V-flange 75 ~ 235
Diameter: 3 ~ 22
Various cutting insert types such as
type C, D, T, V, W etc.
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- Combination of modules for each stand
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